Anglian (Noun)
Meaning
One of the major dialects of Old English.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Anglian dialect was widely spoken in the kingdom of Northumbria during the Anglo-Saxon period.
- In Old English, the Anglian dialect is known for its distinctive grammar and vocabulary.
- Scholars have identified two sub-dialects of Anglian: Mercian and Northumbrian.
- The epic poem Beowulf is thought to have been composed in the Anglian dialect.
- Anglian is considered one of the most influential dialects of Old English, shaping the development of the English language.