HIS133 - ME Syntax

This second E-Lecture about the historical development of English focuses on Middle English Syntax, in particular the development of word order and head-modifier patterns. A special section is dedicated to the discussion of impersonal constructions a specific ME construction that illustrates word order change during that time.

[@Leofwine]

In 4:08 you used a wynn for a thorn in the word (and all following examples!) - was there a Norman at work?

[@madvorakCZ]

Adding translations would be helpful.

[@proximityconcord7259]

shoores soote should be translated as sweet showers, in reference to the April rain, from the prologue to the Canterbury Tales

[@nebucamv5524]

"Me thristed sare" - Is it the same as German "Mich dürstete sehr"? 😃

[@Angeli28]

Uuouu

[@天野やな丸]

Me thirsted sare, drink ye me brought. >>> I was so thirsty, you brought me a drink.