The Mother Tongue
How did the Viking invasion of England impact its language as noted in the book, The Mother Tongue?
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A major change accompanied the Viking attack on England, as well as much of the rest of Europe. In 850, Danish Vikings established a large presence in Northern England, and many words and elements of grammar came into English through its contact with the Danish.
The Mother Tongue