Southern English

noun

1
: the English spoken especially by cultivated people native to or educated in the South of England
2

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Southern English was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near Southern English

Cite this Entry

“Southern English.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Southern%20English. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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