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Loanwords Influence on English Language Evolution

Discover the impact of loanwords from Norse, Classical, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, Celtic, and Native American languages on English from 1475 to 1700.

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Loanwords Influence on English Language Evolution

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  1. 1475-1700 Loanwords By James DiStasio

  2. Norse Loanwords • Keg (1632) • Freckle (1544) • Gasp (1586)

  3. Classical Loanwords • Joke (1670) • Ultimate (1654) • Mandible (1475) • Harmonic (1570) • Biceps (1634)

  4. Classical/European Loanwords • Treasure = Thesaurus • Strange = Extraneous • Jealous = Zealous

  5. French Loanwords • Barbarian (1549) • Javelin (1513) • Formidable (1508) • Opponent (1553) • Hospitable (1570) • Admire (1590) • Parade (1656)

  6. Italian Loanwords • Bandit (1593) • Balcony (1618) • Ghetto (1611) • Motto (1589) • Zany (1588) • Antic (1548) • Arsenal (1509)

  7. Spanish and Portuguese • Cannibal (1553) • Hammock (1555) • Cockroach (1599) • Jaguar (1604) • Hurricane (1555) • Breeze (1565) • Sombrero (1598)

  8. Dutch Loanwords • Smack (1570) • Landscape (1603) • Smuggle (1687) • Sketch (1668) • Uproar (1526)

  9. German Loanwords • Knapsack (1603) • Noodle (1525) • Plunder (1643) • Swindle (1559)

  10. Celtic Loanwords • Leprechaun (1604) • Plaid (1510) • Trousers (1599) • Whiskey (1689)

  11. Native American Loanwords • Woodchuck (1674) • Raccoon (1608) • Squash (1643) • Moose (1568)

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