Medieval Greek

American

noun

the Greek language of the Middle Ages, usually dated a.d. 700 to 1500. MGk, MGk., MGr.

Medieval Greek British

noun

Also called: Middle Greek. Byzantine Greek. the Greek language from the 7th century _ad to shortly after the sacking of Constantinople in 1204 Compare Koine Late Greek Ancient Greek

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Sitaridou's most important findings include the conclusion that Romeyka descends from Hellenistic Greek not Medieval Greek, making it distinct from other Modern Greek dialects.

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