During the 10th century, the English language spoken in northern and eastern England began to change under the influence of Old Norse. These changes resulted in a north-south linguistic divide which still exists today. In this episode we examine how modern linguists use sound changes to identify Norse words in Modern English. We also examine English-Norse synonyms derived from common Germanic root words.
TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 51
Episode 51: Norse Words and a New English | The History of English Podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
