Thousands of words were introduced to the english language during the elizabethan age. how were the new words developed? select all that apply. they were created from greek. they were created from latin. they were borrowed from around the world. they were made up.

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Jakob

27 November, 12:03

Thousands of words were introduced to the english language during the elizabethan age. how were the new words developed? select all that apply. they were created from greek. they were created from latin. they were borrowed from around the world. they were made up.

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Mcclain · Answer 1

They were made up.

Explanation:

The Elizabethan Era existed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and the language of the time was much different than today's English language.

Many words used in the Elizabethan language are no longer in use. Other words have replaced them or the original meaning and use of the words are no longer required

An amusing example of words now 'extinct' in the modern English language is 'gong'. The Elizabethan word 'gong' meant dung. The men whose job was to empty and dispose of the waste from the privies (toilets) were called 'Gong Farmer.

The number of words used in the Elizabethan Language were constantly developing during Elizabethan times - their vocabulary was expanding.

The Elizabethan language and vocabulary had not been formalized. New words were being invented. Elizabethan dictionaries were not available. Elizabethan words were therefore written in a variety of different formats.