What is Medieval English
Medieval English or Middle English is the phase of English spoken in England from roughly the late 11th century to the late 15th century. It emerged after the Norman Conquest and saw significant developments in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and orthography.
Medieval English Grammar
Medieval English grammar underwent significant simplification compared to Old English. Major features include:
- Reduction of inflectional endings for nouns, adjectives, and verbs.
- Shift to a more fixed subject-verb-object (SVO) word order.
- Retention of strong and weak noun forms, and simplified case distinctions.
About Medieval Translator
Although we live in modern times, understanding our linguistic heritage can enrich our appreciation of language. This Medieval English Translator can help convert modern English into Medieval English. Let us travel through time and space and experience the charm of Medieval English.