释义 |
old english noun Usage: capitalized O&E 1. a. : the language of the English people from the time of the earliest documents in the 7th century to about 1100; specifically : west saxon — distinguished from Middle English; called also Anglo-Saxon; see indo-european languages table b. : English of any period prior to Modern English 2. : black letter 3. a. : a style of architecture popular especially for residences in 16th century England and featuring heavy half-timbering b. : a contemporary adaptation of 16th century English architecture |