Middle English to English Translator
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About Middle English
Middle English was the form of the English language spoken in England from roughly the 12th to the late 15th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It represents a transitional period between Old English and Early Modern English, heavily influenced by Norman French and Latin. Middle English was written using the Latin alphabet.
During this period, English underwent dramatic simplification, losing most of its grammatical case system and gender distinctions. The most celebrated Middle English author is Geoffrey Chaucer, whose Canterbury Tales, written in the late 14th century, remains widely read today. Middle English varied significantly by region, with major dialect areas including Northern, Midlands, Southern, and Kentish. The Great Vowel Shift beginning around 1400 marked the transition to Early Modern English. Looking for mystical names from this era? Try the Wizard Name Generator for names with medieval English roots.
Frequently asked questions about Middle English
- How do I translate Middle English to English?
- Paste your Middle English text into the translator above and the English translation appears instantly. You can also upload documents or use speech input.
- Is the Middle English to English translator free?
- Yes — translating Middle English to English on Polytranslator is free and requires no signup. Longer texts and document translation are available on the Pro plan.
- What is Middle English?
- Middle English was the form of the English language spoken in England from roughly the 12th to the late 15th century, following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It represents a transitional period between Old English and Early Modern English, heavily influenced by Norman French and Latin. Middle English was written using the Latin alphabet.
- What languages can I translate Middle English to?
- You can translate Middle English to English, Old English, and Frisian, and 230+ other languages using Polytranslator.
- Does Google Translate support Middle English?
- No — Google Translate cannot read or write Middle English, the language of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. This translator handles it in both directions: paste a Chaucer passage for modern English, or turn your own text into authentic fourteenth-century phrasing.
- Is the Middle English translator free?
- Yes — Polytranslator's Middle English translator is completely free and instant, with no signup required. Sign in any time for an even higher daily limit.