Anglish

/ˈæŋɡlɪʃ/ noun

Definition

A constructed or proposed form of English that removes non-English loanwords and replaces them with words of Anglo-Saxon or Germanic origin.

Etymology

A modern blend of 'Anglo-' and 'English,' created in the 20th century by language purists trying to create a 'pure' English free of Latin and French influences.

Kelly Says

Anglish speakers would say 'wordcraft' instead of 'literature'—it's a thought experiment showing how many English words are actually foreign, and whether 'pure' languages even exist!

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