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Meaning of semi-saxon
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semi-saxon (a.)
Half Saxon; -- specifically applied to the language intermediate between Saxon and English, belonging to the period 1150-1250.
semi-saxon Sentence Examples
- The semi-Saxon chronicle provides valuable insights into the language and culture of 11th century England.
- The semi-Saxon period of English literature marked a transition between Old English and Middle English.
- The use of semi-Saxon in charters and manuscripts allowed for a gradual transition in written language.
- The semi-Saxon revival in the 19th century helped inspire the Gothic Revival movement in architecture.
- The semi-Saxon poem "The Wanderer" exemplifies the blend of Old English and Middle English elements.
- The semi-Saxon runes discovered in Futhark inscriptions provide clues about the early development of English writing.
- Scholars debate the extent to which semi-Saxon was a spoken language or solely a written form.
- The semi-Saxon homilies of Ælfric of Eynsham were influential in spreading Christian teachings to a wider audience.
- The semi-Saxon script, with its blend of angular and rounded letters, was distinctive from both Old English and Middle English scripts.
- The semi-Saxon period represents a pivotal era in the evolution of the English language, bridging the gap between Old and Middle English.
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Half Saxon; -- specifically applied to the language intermediate between Saxon and English, belonging to the period 1150-1250.
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The semi-Saxon chronicle provides valuable insights into the language and culture of 11th century England.
The semi-Saxon period of English literature marked a transition between Old English and Middle English.
The use of semi-Saxon in charters and manuscripts allowed for a gradual transition in written language.
The semi-Saxon revival in the 19th century helped inspire the Gothic Revival movement in architecture.
