Old Cornish and the Cottonian Vocabulary
Introduction: Old Cornish, is an ancient Celtic language that was spoken in Cornwall over a thousand years ago. In this learning material, we will explore Old Cornish and its most famous document, the Cottonian Vocabulary. Section 1: Old Cornish and Its Evolution 1.1 Historical Context: Old Cornish and Welsh were once very similar languages. Over time, they grew apart due to geographical separation and influence from other languages. During the early Norman period (around the 12th century), Old Cornish and Welsh (especially Southern Welsh) were so alike that they were often mistaken for each other....