east midland
Definition
- Noun:
- A dialect of Middle English: "East Midland" refers specifically to the dialect of Middle English spoken in the eastern part of the Midlands region of England.
- A historical linguistic variety: It is the dialect that gained prominence, replacing the West Saxon dialect as the primary basis for the literary standard, and is the principal ancestor of Modern English.
Usage
- The term "East Midland" is used in historical linguistics and philology to discuss the development of the English language.
- It is typically used as a proper noun and is often capitalized.
Examples
- Noun:
- The East Midland dialect incorporated many features from the speech of London.
- Geoffrey Chaucer wrote in a form of English based largely on the East Midland dialect.
- Scholars study the East Midland dialect to understand the transition from Middle to Modern English.
Advanced Usage
- "the East Midland dialect": The standard phrasing to specify this particular historical language variety.
- The East Midland dialect served as a bridge between older and newer forms of English.
Variants and Related Words
- Midland dialects (n): A broader category of dialects from the central region of England, of which East Midland is a part.
- Middle English (n): The stage of the English language from about 1150 to 1500, during which the East Midland dialect flourished.
Synonyms
- Chancery Standard: Refers to the form of English used in government documents, which was based on the East Midland dialect, particularly the London variant. (This is a closely related historical term, not a perfect synonym.)
Noun
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the dialect of Middle English that replaced West Saxon as the literary language and which developed into Modern English
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