Old French

noun

: the French language from the 9th to the 16th century
especially : French from the 9th to the 13th century see Indo-European Languages Table

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Old French was in 1673

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Old Frankish

Old French

old friend

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“Old French.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20French. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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Old French

noun
: the French language from the 9th to the 16th century
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