Definition of Middle English
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A Nun's 'Habit' & A Mini-Skirt
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“Middle English.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Middle%20English. Accessed 20 Jan. 2021.
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The first known use of Middle English was in 1830
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