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A Dictionary of the First or Oldest Words in the English Language: From the Semi-Saxon Period of A.D. 1250 to 1300

by Herbert Coleridge

Read the complete A Dictionary of the First or Oldest Words in the English Language: From the Semi-Saxon Period of A.D. 1250 to 1300 by Herbert Coleridge in 10 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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A Dictionary of the First or Oldest Words in the English Language: From the Semi-Saxon Period of A.D. 1250 to 1300 by Herbert Coleridge is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include English language -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.. Linden organizes its 10 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

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Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

A2–B1 · First originals

A Dictionary of the First or Oldest Words in the English Language: From the Semi-Saxon Period of A.D. 1250 to 1300 is calibrated from 32,199 sampled words across 10 chapters: sentences average 2.4 words, 0.2% exceed 24 words and 4% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Mostly compact sentences averaging 2.4 words in the sampled text

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

4% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 1.55 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 13 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Follow the main action first and look up only words that block meaning

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

10 chapters

  1. 01Opening material8 min
  2. 02L. P. Specimens of Lyric Poetry, ed. Wright.48 min
  3. 03C.16 min
  4. 04D.63 min
  5. 05I.9 min
  6. 06L.14 min
  7. 07M.17 min
  8. 08C. With the verb To Will55 min
  9. 09D. With the verb To Wit · Part 254 min
  10. 10V30 min
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