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Old English is an early form of the English language spoken by Anglo-Saxons until the 12th century.
Old English or Olde English may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
- Olde English (sketch comedy), an American comedy troupe
- Old English (film), a 1930 American pre-Code drama
Beverages
- A cider from Gaymer Cider Company
- Olde English 800, an American malt liquor
Language and typography
- Early Modern English, the language of Shakespeare and the King James Bible, sometimes referred to colloquially as old English
- Old English, a style of handwriting or typeface, also known as Blackletter
Peoples
- Old English (Ireland), 12th-century settlers from England
- Anglo-Saxons, 5th-century invaders of Britain
Other uses
- A furniture polish and wood care product manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser
See also
- History of the English language
- Anglo-Saxon England
- Anglo-Saxon (disambiguation)
- New English (disambiguation)
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