What is old English? Many people refer to Shakespeare as old however the truth is Shakespeare is far more simple and understandable than old English. Old English is the language of the Anglo-Saxons. It has a largely Germanic vocabulary with words very recognizable in today's English. Old English was considered a language of the uneducated after scholars and artisans took to French however it is one of the hardest languages to understand.
   Over many centuries the English language has involved as well as the standards of speaking even though people who speak a certain way are still judge as uneducated.   Some words such as leg, arm, and freckle have not changed and are still have the same meaning in today's culture.  Before using these words would mean you're uneducated in some way however now it is common ground for everyone.