Old English meaning

Definition of Old English

1. English prior to about 1100

   Synonyms: Anglo-Saxon

   Type of: English

   Kinds: West Saxon, Anglian, Kentish

Old English in a sentence

• Old English literature was gnomic and alliterative.
• Old English poetry was based on alliteration rather than end rhyme.
• Where can I find Old English Sheepdog puppies?
• I am learning Old English.
• The word 'Flother' only occurs once in Old English, thus making it a hapax legemenon.

How to pronounce Old English

Old English is pronounced /əʊld ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ in British English and /oʊld ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.