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Middle English

Definition:

Middle English refers to the period of the English language spoken from the 11th to the late 15th century, following the Old English period and preceding the Early Modern English period. It was a time of significant linguistic changes and the transformation of English into a more recognizable form to modern readers.

Examples:

1. Noun: Many famous literary works, such as Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," were written in Middle English.
2. Adjective: Studying Middle English literature provides insight into the social and cultural aspects of medieval England.
3. Verb: The English language underwent phonological shifts during the Middle English period.
4. Adverb: Middle English gradually replaced French as the official language of the English court.

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