Pig vs Pork: How the Norman Conquest Shaped English Vocabulary

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In this video, I explore how the Norman French invasion of England in 1066 left a lasting impact on the English language. I explain three key ways French words and meanings were adopted into English - complete replacement of English terms, shifts in meaning and social status, and divergent usage between words for living animals and their meat. This linguistic legacy is still evident in English today.

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Norman conquest, 1066, English language, French influence, vocabulary, citizen, mansion, pork, linguistic legacy, language change, etymology



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