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Classical English

Classical English proper noun: the English language as spoken in its classical form, typically referring to Old English; but also sometimes used in reference to Middle English or Early Modern English.

Proper noun

Classical English

  1. The English language as spoken in its classical form, typically referring to Old English; but also sometimes used in reference to Middle English or Early Modern English.

Questions about Classical English

What does Classical English mean?
Classical English means the English language as spoken in its classical form, typically referring to Old English; but also sometimes used in reference to Middle English or Early Modern English.
What part of speech is Classical English?
Classical English is a proper noun.

Words near Classical English in the dictionary

  1. classical computer
  2. classical computers
  3. classical conditioning
  4. classical dressage
  5. Classical Egyptian
  6. Classical English
  7. classical era
  8. classical eras
  9. classical field theory
  10. Classical Gaelic
  11. Classical Greek

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