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What are the dates of 'old' 'middle' 'early modern' and 'modern' English?

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Depending on the author and his purpose, generally, Old English or Anglo-Saxon (circa 450-1066 CE). Middle English (circa 1066-1450 AD). Early Modern English from about the time of Shakespeare, and Modern English...now!!!

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