Old english

In conclusion, Old English is a highly inflected language that evolved from the Germanic languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxons in England during the Early Middle Ages. It is characterized by a complex system of noun declensions, verb conjugations, and grammatical cases, including the nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative cases. Old English also features a rich vocabulary with many words derived from Germanic roots, as well as Latin and Greek borrowings. Overall, the linguistic characteristics of Old English demonstrate its complexity and richness as a historical language, and its influence on the development of English as we know it today.

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   Campbell, A. (1959). Old English Grammar. Clarendon Press.
   

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   Pope, J. C. (1967). Seven Hundred Years of English: A History of the English Language. Macmillan.