History of the English Language

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  • Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1100

    Old English

  • Suspected Date of Beowulf's Writing
    Jan 1, 700

    Suspected Date of Beowulf's Writing

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    During this period people would say "eald" to say old
  • The Norman Invasion
    Jan 1, 1066

    The Norman Invasion

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1100 to Jan 1, 1500

    Middle English

  • Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
    Jan 1, 1387

    Chaucer's Canterbury Tales

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  • The Invention of the Printing Press
    Jan 1, 1439

    The Invention of the Printing Press

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    During this time the word "abood" meant delay
  • The Discovery of North America
    Jan 1, 1492

    The Discovery of North America

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  • Period: Jan 1, 1500 to

    Early Modern English

  • The First English Dictionary is Published

    The First English Dictionary is Published

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  • Publication of Shakespeare's First Folio

    Publication of Shakespeare's First Folio

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    During this time people usedthe word "betwixt" to say between. Especially in poetry.
  • The American Revolution.

    The American Revolution.

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  • Period: to

    Late Modern English

  • Settlement of Britain by Germanic invaders begins

    Settlement of Britain by Germanic invaders begins

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