The wordhord : daily life in Old English
Videen, Hana2021
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Old English is the language we think we know until we actually see it. Used in England over a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (word), others that are unrecognisable (neorxnawang - paradise) and some that are curiously mystifying (gafol-fisc - tax-fish). In this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered these gems together to create a glorious trove and illuminate the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friend-ship, and you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. These are the magical roots of our own language: you'll never see English in the same way again.
Main title:
The wordhord : daily life in Old English / Hana Videen.
Author:
Videen, Hana, author
Imprint:
London : Profile Books, 2021.
Collation:
304 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Text in English and Old English.
ISBN:
9781788166102 (hbk. :)
Language:
EnglishEnglish, Old (ca. 450-1100)
BRN:
2543442
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