Þu scealt gelome gelæran and tæcan. |
'You should often give lore and teach.' |
(Instructions for Christians, line 75, 12th century manuscript) |
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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 Sunday 19 October 2025 | |
![]() Apollonius returns to Tarsis (from a 15th c. manuscript, ÖNB 2886, f. 9r) | |
Apollonius of Tyre is the first fictional prose text of the English language. Why this fictional text was translated from Latin into the Anglo-Saxon vernacular remains a mystery. | |
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![]() 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. | |
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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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Old English Dictionaries | |
The Old English Aerobics Glossary The Old English Aerobics glossary is a very convenient tool that allows searches for about 4,600 high frequency words by headword, attested form, or definition. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform advanced searches on the glossary like partial words or letters in a particular positions. glossary.oldenglishaerobics.net | ![]() |