Old English

US /ˌoʊld ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
UK /ˌoʊld ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
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古英語

the English language from the 5th to the 11th century, a period of full inflections and a largely Germanic vocabulary, from which modern English developed

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Many modern English words have their roots in Old English.
現代英語の多くの単語は古英語にルーツを持つ。
Studying Old English can provide insights into the history of the language.
古英語を研究することで、言語の歴史について洞察が得られる。