Old English was an early form of the English language spoken by Anglo-Saxons until the 12th century.

Old English or Olde English may also refer to:

Arts and entertainment

  • Olde English (sketch comedy), an American comedy troupe
  • Old English (film), a 1930 American pre-Code drama

Beverages

  • A cider from Gaymer Cider Company
  • Olde English 800, an American malt liquor

Language and typography

  • Early Modern English, the language of Shakespeare and the King James Bible, sometimes referred to colloquially as old English
  • Old English, a style of handwriting or typeface, also known as Blackletter

Peoples

  • Old English (Ireland), 12th-century settlers from England
  • Anglo-Saxons, 5th-century invaders of Britain

Other uses

  • A furniture polish and wood care product manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser

See also

  • History of the English language
  • Anglo-Saxon England
  • Anglo-Saxon (disambiguation)
  • New English (disambiguation)