Anglo-french (Noun)
Meaning
The French (Norman) language used in medieval England.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Anglo-French language was widely used in medieval England, particularly among the nobility and clergy.
- The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was written in Anglo-French, reflecting the language's importance in English law and governance.
- Many Anglo-French words entered the English language during this period, especially in fields such as law, government, and cuisine.
- The use of Anglo-French in medieval England was a legacy of the Norman Conquest of 1066, when French-speaking rulers imposed their language on the English population.
- Although Anglo-French eventually gave way to Middle English as the dominant language, it continued to influence English language and culture for centuries to come.