The history of the english language

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The history of the English language

The Celts (600 BC)BELL

Lake

London

Exeter

Whiskey

HALLOWEEN

The Romans (43 AD – 410 AD)• - Spoke Latin. Included words such as: villa, casino, fame,

flame...

HADRIAN’S WALL

Fought Queen Boudicca

Angles, Saxons and Jutes- Gave England the name the name Angle-land or England- Words like: anybody, answer, baby, boots, bed, cat, what, wood

Alfred the Great – united the seven kingdoms

William of Normandy- 1066• - introduced French words such as: villain, priest, dungeon,

armour...

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