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Anglo-Saxon vs Old English

Old English vs Anglo-Saxon

Anglo-Saxon and Old English both are nouns.

Anglo-Saxon is an adjective but Old English is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
Anglo-Saxon Yes Yes No No
Old English Yes No No No
As nouns, Anglo-Saxon and Old English are synonyms defined as:
  • Anglo-Saxon and Old English: English prior to about 1100
Other synonyms of Anglo-Saxon include Anglo-Saxon language.
Anglo-Saxon (noun) Old English (noun)
English prior to about 1100 English prior to about 1100
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
a person of Anglo-Saxon (especially British) descent whose native tongue is English and whose culture is strongly influenced by English culture as in WASP for `White Anglo-Saxon Protestant'
Anglo-Saxon (adjective) Old English (adjective)
of or relating to the Anglo-Saxons or their language
Difference between Anglo-Saxon and Old English

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