The evolution of the english language

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Across
  1. 4. English is largely believed to be the most...language
  2. 7. towards the end of Middle English, a sudden and distinct change in...(the Great Vowel Shift) started
  3. 9. William...alone made up an estimated 1,750 words and idioms
Down
  1. 1. The language we now call English is actually a blend of many...
  2. 2. The evolution of spoken English began in the...century
  3. 3. in the 14th century English became dominant in Britain again, but with many French words added. This language is called...English.
  4. 5. The English colonization of North America resulted in the creation of a distinct...variety of English
  5. 6. Native English...now would have great difficulty understanding Old English.
  6. 8. the invading Germanic tribes spoke similar languages, which in Britain developed into what we now call...English