Old English

Example Sentences

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Lal wrote back with superlatives of his own about Lawson, borrowing another word that Gandhi’s grandfather had often used, an Old English term for advocate, or follower:

From Los Angeles Times

As the painter notes: “Woods, from the Old English wode . . . also meaning ‘mad.’”

From Los Angeles Times

For teachers, it can assist with curriculum writing or be a creative classroom aide, for instance creating introductions in Old English during a class on medieval times.

From Reuters

She learned French, German, Latin and some Old English and Spanish to expand her reading.

From New York Times

Its name honored one of the first Old English poets, a 7th-century cowherd who was said to have waked up from a dream with the gift of verse and song.

From Washington Post