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Medieval Writing

I am interested in medieval writing. How do I go about getting the language form they used to speak without going too far away from modern English? I want everyone to be able to read and understand my writing without having to wonder what I mean.

Writing Medieval

I am having the same problem. A lot of times when I look it up on google all I get is a link to sites that sell Medieval memorabilia like swords and other weapons, but not really any kind of good information sites.

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I'm no expert, but I would like to think that when I write my scenarios they are clear enough to understand yet giving a 'taste' of the Medieval tongue.

Here are some tips I use.

Substituting coming words is best and then only occassionaly using a Medieval name for an object is best.

For instance:

"You need to get that box of tools boy".

Could be written as...

"Lad, quick now, get thee meh metal tools."

These are some of the common words I use:

You = Ye or Thee
Your = Thy
Yours = Thine
Me = Meh
Boy = Lad
Girl = Las
Woman = Maiden
Man = Sir, Sire, Master, Lord, Lordship, Worship (depending on position)

Writing Medieval

Those are some good tips JB. Where do I get a medieval dictionary online so I can get specific words translated?