Not so fast! - the influence of Old English on everyday language.
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Periodical Article
Medium
- part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Feb2005 (Volume) 27
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820 EMA
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Language
Page
22-24
Authors
Blake, Julie
Contents
'Google-whacking,' 'speed-dating,' 'phishing' - we are constantly inventing new words. Has the vocabulary of contemporary everyday English really changed that much since the Anglo-Saxons were listening to 'Beowulf' in the mead-halls?
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