THE EARLY NEW ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Keywords:
Early New English, vocabulary, borrowing, word formation, semantic change, Renaissance, printing press, standardization.Abstract
The Early New English period (approximately 1500–1700) was marked by significant expansion and enrichment of the English vocabulary. During this era, English absorbed a large number of borrowings from Latin, Greek, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch, reflecting the influence of the Renaissance, trade, exploration, and cultural exchange. At the same time, native word-formation processes such as compounding, prefixation, suffixation, and conversion contributed to the creation of new terms.
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