Medieval Latin

noun

the Latin language of the literature of the Middle Ages, usually dated a.d. 700 to 1500, including many Latinized words from other languages. Abbreviation: ML, M.L.

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Also called Middle Latin.

Origin of Medieval Latin

First recorded in 1880–85
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British Dictionary definitions for medieval latin

Medieval Latin

noun

the Latin language as used throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. It had many local forms incorporating Latinized words from other languages
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