Middle English

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  • Middle English: 1100-1500
  • 1066- William the Conqueror invades Britain speaking Norman French becoming the language of the court
  • Political related words e.g court, parliament, government come from Norman French
  • Linguistic class division - upperclass = Norman French
  • 14th Century - English dominant with French influence
  • Every letter was pronounced in speech