Middle English was a form of the English language spoken in England from 1066 until the late 15th century. It replaced 'Old English', which actually sounded more like German, and became closer to the modern English we know today. That said, it has still gone through many changes in the 5 centuries since it was popular. How many Middle English words do you think you can understand?
What did this Middle-English word mean: Verily
What did this Middle-English word mean: Din
What did this Middle-English word mean: Gentle
What did this Middle-English word mean: Nas
What did this Middle-English word mean: Hauberk
Chainmail covering neck and shoulders
Large almond-shaped shield
What did this Middle-English word mean: Fetter
A person who prepares chickens
What did this Middle-English word mean: Shaltow
What did this Middle-English word mean: Liege
What did this Middle-English word mean: Nyce
What did this Middle-English word mean: Bane
What did this Middle-English word mean: Sooth
What did this Middle-English word mean: Tweye
Let's Give it Another Go
Seems like you don't know a lot of Middle English, and who could blame you when this form of English hasn't been practiced in 500 years! How about giving it another go? Maybe you can still figure these words out...
Well Done!
You did really well deciphering a form of English not practiced in 5 centuries! Not bad at all. You should give yourself a pat on the back for figuring a lot of these out. If you want to try for an even higher score, you can give it a second shot, or look at the mistakes you had.
Magnificent!
It's incredible to discover you understand so much of a form of English not practiced in 500 years! Good for you and your English vocabulary, which is undoubtedly epic. Congratulations on acing our vocabulary challenge!
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Shai K.
11/9/2021
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