The wordhord: daily life in Old English

Old English is the language we think we know until we actually see it. Used in England over a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (word), others that are unrecognisable (neorxnawang - paradise) and some that are curiously mystifying (gafol-fisc - tax-fish). In this be...

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Main Author: Videen, Hana (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Profile Books 2021
Edition:First published in Great Britain
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Summary:Old English is the language we think we know until we actually see it. Used in England over a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (word), others that are unrecognisable (neorxnawang - paradise) and some that are curiously mystifying (gafol-fisc - tax-fish). In this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered these gems together to create a glorious trove and illuminate the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friend-ship, and you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. These are the magical roots of our own language: you'll never see English in the same way again
Item Description:Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke
Physical Description:284 Seiten Illustrationen (schwarz-weiß) 21 cm
ISBN:9781788166102

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