Folkish Anglish: The English Tongue Without Outlandish Sway

By Addison J. Siemon

The year 1066 and its consequences have been a disaster for the English language. FOLKISH ANGLISH: On 14 October 1066, the Anglo-Saxons were conquered at the Battle of Hastings. As a result, a mass of loanwords shaped the English language over the following centuries. "Anglish" is a linguistic thought experiment: what if the Anglo-Saxons had won? What would English sound like without foreign influences? FOLKISH ANGLISH is the definitive text on the Anglish language for novices and specialists alike. Fifteen fun-filled chapters of dialogues, vocabulary, exercises, and etymological explanations teach the reader to wield this unique and amusing tongue. Features include: Fifteen chapters covering 750 Anglish words Engaging dialogues, presented through three murder mysteries. Learn the Anglish tongue and crack the case! Anglish phrasebook Anglish-English & English-Anglish glossaries Etymology breakdowns of each Anglish term

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CGWT6S8G
• ISBN13: 9798852438447
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 262 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.6" x 5.3"