The Latin Influence on the Development of the English Language

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Across
  1. 3. : Latin legal phrase meaning "you shall have the body"
  2. 4. : Latin "rex/regalis" gave English this word meaning "royal"
  3. 8. : Latin "functio" is the source of this scientific term
  4. 12. : Latin "via strata" gave rise to this English word meaning "road"
  5. 13. : The fourth wave of Latin borrowing happened during this intellectual era
  6. 14. : A Latin borrowing meaning fermented drink, from vinum
  7. 15. : Latin "altare" gave English the church-related word _____
  8. 18. : Latin "portus" became this English word related to harbors
  9. 19. : Scholars who criticized heavy Latin borrowings called them "_____ terms"
Down
  1. 1. : Latin "vallum" is the origin of this English word for a protective structure
  2. 2. : The Norman Conquest brought Latin through this language of the rulers
  3. 4. : The first period of Latin contact with English ancestors during Roman occupation
  4. 5. : Latin "caseus" became this English dairy product
  5. 6. : The 17th century brought systematic Latin naming of species by this scientist
  6. 7. : The second wave of Latin influence came with this major religious movement
  7. 9. : Latin "justitia" became the English word _____, related to law
  8. 10. : Latin prefix meaning "before"
  9. 11. : Latin root "caput" gave rise to this English word meaning "head" or "wealth"
  10. 16. : Latin "schola" introduced this word connected with education
  11. 17. : Latin "piper" gave English this spice word