Middle English

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  • Created on: 14-06-21 10:00
Languages with equal prestige
adstrates
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The superstrate of the Middle English period
French
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When two languages are spoken in one country but different domains
diglossia
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A particular domain of French
government
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One of the first recognised pieces of English literature
Canterbury Tales
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Increased prestige of English by decimating the population
plague
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Old English letter still in use during this period
thorn
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Began the period of ME
Norman Conquest
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Language that influences another/is influenced through contact
stratum
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Inventor of the printing press
Caxton
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Language with less prestige and influence
substrate
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Primarily used English
lower class
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Card 2

Front

The superstrate of the Middle English period

Back

French

Card 3

Front

When two languages are spoken in one country but different domains

Back

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Card 4

Front

A particular domain of French

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

One of the first recognised pieces of English literature

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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