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The French Origins of English

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The Evolution of English: From French Influence to National Identity

This chapter examines the historical shift of the English language influenced by French, especially during the Hundred Years' War. It highlights how English nobility embraced their English identity and the emergence of the 'Anglish' movement aimed at using native Germanic terms.

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