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In History / Middle School | 2014-04-21

What words from the Middle Ages start with the letter "Y"?

Asked by kimcaro321

Answer (3)

YARD-LAND: Thirty or forty acres in possession of a gebur. YEOMAN: See: "Man-at-Arms."
YOKE: A measurement of land in Kent equal to one quarter of a sulung.
YSENBRUN: Galebrun, French coarse brown cloth.

Answered by mckaylacompton | 2024-06-10

Finding words from the Middle Ages that start with the letter 'y' can be quite intriguing, as this was a period rich in unique language and expression. One example from the list provided in the LibreTexts is 'Yuan dynasty', which originated in the Middle Ages during the reign of the Mongol Empire. This is not a Middle English word but rather a historical term. In terms of Middle English, one may refer to texts like the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer for words like 'ye', 'yow'', and 'yeman'', which reflect the vernacular of that time. To observe the evolution of English, we can also examine how the letter 'y' functioned as both a vowel and a consonant, similar to how certain words today use it, such as in 'yard' where 'y' serves as a consonant.

Answered by LevonHelm | 2024-06-19

Words from the Middle Ages that start with 'Y' include 'ye', 'yeman', 'yonder', 'yoke', and 'youth'. These words showcase the linguistic richness of the time and their roles in both everyday communication and literature. The letter 'Y' played a versatile role in the language, functioning as both a consonant and a vowel.
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Answered by LevonHelm | 2024-09-27

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