Đeah þe earm friond lytel sylle, nim hit to miccles þances. |
'Though a poor friend might give you a little, take it with great thanks.' |
(Old English Distichs of Cato, Dict No. 13) |
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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 9 February 2025 | |
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The infinitive after to had an inflectional ending in Old English. | |
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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 2003 | |
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A BBC4 documentary about one of the British Library's most valuable gems: the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. This 60 minute program explores the epic poem, its preservation and re-discovery by Tolkien. | |
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