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.

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