List of English words with dual French and Old English variations

Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, England came under the rule of Norman-speaking peoples. While Old French became the language of high culture and government, the vast majority of the population continued to use Old English.

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List of English words with dual French and Old English variations

Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, England came under the rule of Norman-speaking peoples. While Old French became the language of high culture and government, the vast majority of the population continued to use Old English.

Source: Wikipedia "List of English words with dual French and Old English variations" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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