In modern English, about 10% of words come from Celtic languages, about 40% from Germanic, almost all the others from Latin.
| October 31, 2020 | Education
In modern English, about 10% of words come from Celtic languages, about 40% from Germanic, almost all the others from Latin. Give examples of English words derived from these languages.
From Celtic – glen (mountain valley), from Saxon – svord (sword), from Latin – river (river).
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