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The French Origins of English

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The Evolution of English: From Old to New

This chapter traces the evolution of the English language from its Celtic and Latin roots through the transformative impact of the Norman invasion in 1066. It highlights the integration of French vocabulary, particularly in law and culture, and explores the distinctions among words derived from different linguistic origins.

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