Englisc
The English phrase anglo-saxon is translated into Old English as Englisc.
Englisc is an adjective used to describe things related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or the language itself.
Meaning: related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language (adj)
Did you know?
- The root of Englisc comes from the 'Engle' people, a specific Germanic tribe whose name is thought to be derived from a word meaning 'angle' or 'corner'.
- While Englisc describes the language, the people often called themselves Angelcynn, which means 'English kin' or 'English family'.
- In Old English, Englisc was used to distinguish the language from Lætin ('Latin'), which was the language of the church and scholarship.
Examples in context
- Hē spreceð Englisc.He speaks English.
- Wē lerniað Englisc gereord.We are learning the English language.
Example conversation
Two people discuss a written manuscript.
- ÆthelstanIs þis Englisc?Is this English?
- MildrythGēa, hit is Englisc.Yes, it is English.
- ÆthelstanHwær findest þū Englisc word?Where do you find English words?
- MildrythIc finde hie on þissum bōcum.I find them in these books.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Englisc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
