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1) English originated from West Germanic languages brought by Anglo-Saxon invaders in the 5th century AD and was influenced by Old Norse in the north. 2) The Norman conquest in 1066 introduced Old French, greatly increasing the vocabulary from Latin roots. 3) Middle English emerged between 1100-1500 as Anglo-Norman and English blended due to social changes. The Great Vowel Shift altered pronunciation. 4) Modern English developed from 1500 onward with the Renaissance bringing classical influences and the pri
- Author
- Raul Quiroga
- Language
- EN