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Buy here: http://homework.plus/eng-250-eng250-week-3-middle-english-word-origins/ Think about this statement: “The outer history of Middle English established the beginning of
a standard form of English, including the origins of key terminology.”
Identify at least 10 words in Present-Day English (PDE) that originated during Middle
English (ME).
Write a description of at least 50 words for each word.
● List the word in both ME and PDE. ● Discuss the origin of the word. ● Relate the word as best you can to events that may have influenced its
development. ● Trace the origins from ME to PDE. ● Describe how it is currently used in PDE.
You may wish to consider the following events in your assignment:
● The Normandy invasion ● The Crusades ● The Black Death ● The Hundred Years’ War ● The invention of the printing press
Format your paper consistent with MLA guidelines.
Note : Students who are not enrolled in the BA in English program may use APA formatting
without penalty.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.