Read the following etymology of the word slain as it is used in line 7 of the King Arthur’s Knights excerpt. Where did this word originate?

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Read the following etymology of the word slain as it is used in line 7 of the King Arthur’s Knights excerpt. Where did this word originate?

early 13c., from OE. (ge)slegen, past participle of slean (see slay). The noun meaning "those who have been slain" is attested from mid-14c.

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Would this be Old English?

Answer 1

Yes, OE stands for Old English.

Answer 2

Yes, the word "slain" as it is used in line 7 of the King Arthur's Knights excerpt originated from Old English.

Answer 3

Yes, the word "slain" originated in Old English. The etymology of the word indicates that it comes from the Old English verb "slean," with "slain" being the past participle form of that verb. The noun form, referring to "those who have been slain," is attested from the mid-14th century. Therefore, Old English is the correct answer.