Man dēþ swā hē byþ þonne hē mōt swā hē wile. |
'Man does what he is when he may do as he pleases.' |
(Durham Proverb No. 14, 11th century) |
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February 2023 | |
![]() Old English words with the letter L in front of a head of the god Woden from a 12th century manuscript | |
The Dictionary of Old English (DOE) 2022 Progress Report has been published. Its most important update concerns word entries beginning with the letter L. The report further details events after the pandemic, including a sad passing, many studious exchanges, and solid financing. | |
January 2022 | |
![]() Logo of the DOE's Adopt-a-Word funding campaign with the Old English for "We thank you." | |
The Dictionary of Old English (DOE) 2020 progress report has been published. It showcases the DOE's achievments, which are all the more impressive given the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable updates concern words starting with the letter L as well as new staff members and funding. | |
Old English Trivia of the Day |
Article for Monday 23 June 2025 | |
![]() The development of Indo-European plosives in Germanic | |
Verner’s law describes a sound change during the Proto-Germanic era. It explains, among other things, the s/r alternation in "was - were". | |
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Old English Language | |
![]() An Old English dictionary that's easy to use and accurate | |
Old-Engli.sh offers its own dictionary page. This online Old to Modern English glossary is simple, comprehensive and ideally suited for the translation of original Old English texts. | |
Old English Documentaries |
Produced in 2012 | |
![]() The Staffordshire Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard found in 2009 | |
A 2012 BBC2 documentary on one of the largest treasures ever found: the Staffordshire Anglo-Saxon gold hoard. | |
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TOEBI: Teachers of Old English in Britain and Ireland The professional organisation of Teachers of Old English in Britain and Ireland (TOEBI) aims to support the teaching of Old English in British and Irish Universities and to promote the public image of Old English. The organisation offers a yearly newsletter, conferences and study resources. https://www.toebi.org.uk/ | ![]() |