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How would you say “Earl of Wessex”?
Could it be “Westseaxna Eorl” (Wessex’s Earl) or maybe something like “Eorl on Westseaxan” (Eorl in Wessex). Especially in something like “Godwin Earl of Wessex”
u/Sacred-Anteater — 4 days ago
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▲ 0 r/OldEnglish
What does this mean?
A friend sent me a screenshot they sent to another friend and I want to understand. He putting 🤣 , so I know its supposed to funny, there's just too much I don't understand and I want to reply with something witty back. Thanks for your help!
u/Agreeable-Jury1488 — 3 days ago
▲ 13 r/OldEnglish
what would an old english accent sound like?
Like if you grabbed someone from like the year 900 and tried to each them modern english, what would their accent sound like?
u/Choice-Chocolate1941 — 7 days ago