Man dēþ swā hē byþ þonne hē mōt swā hē wile. |
'Man does what he is when he may do as he pleases.' |
(Durham Proverb No. 14, 11th century) |
The latest Old-Engli.sh News |
February 2023 | |
![]() Old English words with the letter L in front of a head of the god Woden from a 12th century manuscript | |
The Dictionary of Old English (DOE) 2022 Progress Report has been published. Its most important update concerns word entries beginning with the letter L. The report further details events after the pandemic, including a sad passing, many studious exchanges, and solid financing. | |
January 2022 | |
![]() Logo of the DOE's Adopt-a-Word funding campaign with the Old English for "We thank you." | |
The Dictionary of Old English (DOE) 2020 progress report has been published. It showcases the DOE's achievments, which are all the more impressive given the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable updates concern words starting with the letter L as well as new staff members and funding. | |
Old English Trivia of the Day |
Article for Monday 10 February 2025 | |
![]() Beowulf fights Grendel's mother Artist's conception from a Gareth Hinds comic | |
The Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf, one of the most treasured gems of English literature, has been preserved in only one single manuscript. | |
Study Anglo-Saxon! |
Old English Language | |
![]() An Old English dictionary that's easy to use and accurate | |
Old-Engli.sh offers its own dictionary page. This online Old to Modern English glossary is simple, comprehensive and ideally suited for the translation of original Old English texts. | |
Old English Documentaries |
Produced in 2012 | |
![]() The Staffordshire Anglo-Saxon Gold Hoard found in 2009 | |
A 2012 BBC2 documentary on one of the largest treasures ever found: the Staffordshire Anglo-Saxon gold hoard. | |
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Old English Dictionaries | |
Bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary The digital edition of the bosworth-Toller Anglo-Saxon Dictionary offers an easy-to-use search function for Old English to Moder English word translations. You can also download the dictionary directly to your PC. http://bosworth.ff.cuni.cz/ (homepage) http://lexicon.ff.cuni.cz/app/downloads.htm (download page) | ![]() |