The Wordhord

Daily Life in Old English

Hana Videen

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05 January 2022

Language: history & general works; linguistics; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Medieval history
English

Old English is the language we think we know until we actually see it. Used in England over a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (word), others that are unrecognisable (neorxnawang - paradise) and some that are curiously mystifying (gafol-fisc - tax-fish).

In this beautiful little book, Hana Videen has gathered these gems together to create a glorious trove and illuminate the lives, beliefs and habits of our linguistic ancestors. We discover a world where choking on a bit of bread might prove your guilt, where fiend-ship was as likely as friend-ship, and you might grow up to be a laughter-smith. These are the magical roots of our own language: you'll never see English in the same way again.

By: Hana Videen
Imprint: Profile
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9781788166102
ISBN 10: 1788166108
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 05 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hana Videen has been hoarding Old English words since 2013, when she began tweeting one a day. Now over 20,000 people follow for these daily gems from her wordhord. Following her Old English doctorate at King's College London, she is now a writer and blogger in Canada, translating curiosities of history into engaging narratives.

Reviews for The Wordhord: Daily Life in Old English

Splendid ... It is the perfect way to be introduced to Old English. There is insight on every page, in a beautifully clear and down to-earth style, with lovely humorous asides. -- David Crystal