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Today in History: On Oct. 14, 1066
15 October 2016, 11:04,
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RE: Today in History: On Oct. 14, 1066
English was formed from many languages, for instance many English words common in northern England come directly from the Vikings. Words more common in the USA like Julip and candy are Arabic.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_En...igin_(A-B)

Surprising how many words are Arabic in origin...well worth looking through the above link.
ATB
Harry
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RE: Today in History: On Oct. 14, 1066 - by harrypalmer - 15 October 2016, 11:04

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