Old English
US /ˌoʊld ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
UK /ˌoʊld ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
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古英语
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.
许多现代英语单词的根源在于古英语。
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Studying Old English can provide insights into the history of the language.
学习古英语可以深入了解语言的历史。