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Old English (ca. 450-1100) Vocabulary - Clothes
Hi Old English (ca. 450-1100) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Old English (ca. 450-1100) vocabulary related to clothes. We will look at the words for different types of clothing, colors, and accessories.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Education, Say Hello and Greetings in Old English (ca. 450-1100), Days of the Week & Drinks.
Types of Clothing[edit | edit source]
Tops[edit | edit source]
- Tunic (Template:IPA): A loose-fitting garment that reaches the knees or lower.
- Shirt (Template:IPA): A garment with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front.
- Blouse (Template:IPA): A loose-fitting top with a collar and buttons down the front.
- Dress (Template:IPA): A garment that covers the body from the shoulders to the knees or lower.
Bottoms[edit | edit source]
- Pants (Template:IPA): A garment that covers the legs from the waist to the ankles.
- Skirt (Template:IPA): A garment that covers the body from the waist to the knees or lower.
- Trousers (Template:IPA): A garment that covers the legs from the waist to the ankles.
Accessories[edit | edit source]
- Belt (Template:IPA): A band of leather or cloth worn around the waist.
- Hat (Template:IPA): A head covering made of cloth or other material.
- Scarf (Template:IPA): A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
Colors[edit | edit source]
- White (Template:IPA): The color of snow or milk.
- Black (Template:IPA): The color of coal or ink.
- Red (Template:IPA): The color of blood or fire.
- Blue (Template:IPA): The color of the sky or the ocean.
- Green (Template:IPA): The color of grass or leaves.
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Old English (ca. 450-1100) Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Examples[edit | edit source]
Old English (ca. 450-1100) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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Tunic | Template:IPA | A loose-fitting garment that reaches the knees or lower. |
Shirt | Template:IPA | A garment with a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front. |
Blouse | Template:IPA | A loose-fitting top with a collar and buttons down the front. |
Dress | Template:IPA | A garment that covers the body from the shoulders to the knees or lower. |
Pants | Template:IPA | A garment that covers the legs from the waist to the ankles. |
Skirt | Template:IPA | A garment that covers the body from the waist to the knees or lower. |
Trousers | Template:IPA | A garment that covers the legs from the waist to the ankles. |
Belt | Template:IPA | A band of leather or cloth worn around the waist. |
Hat | Template:IPA | A head covering made of cloth or other material. |
Scarf | Template:IPA | A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration. |
White | Template:IPA | The color of snow or milk. |
Black | Template:IPA | The color of coal or ink. |
Red | Template:IPA | The color of blood or fire. |
Blue | Template:IPA | The color of the sky or the ocean. |
Green | Template:IPA | The color of grass or leaves. |
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