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Middle English
noun
: the English language between about 1100 and 1400
Full Definition of MIDDLE ENGLISH
: the English in use from the 12th to 15th centuries — see indo-european languages table
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First Known Use of MIDDLE ENGLISH
1830
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Middle English
noun
Definition of MIDDLE ENGLISH for Kids
: the English language of the 12th to 15th centuries
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