Episode 86: Family of Rebels
The History of English Podcast
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The Use of Norse and French Words in the Ormulum
This chapter explores the use of Norse and French words in the Ormulum, an Old English text, and the reasons behind their inclusion or exclusion. It also delves into Orm's distinctive writing style and spelling conventions that reflect the evolution of English pronunciation during the early Middle English period.
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