noun
Usage: capitalized O&E
1.
a. : the language of the English people from the time of the earliest documents in the 7th century to about 1100 ; specifically : west saxon — distinguished from Middle English ; called also Anglo-Saxon ; see indo-european languages table
b. : English of any period prior to Modern English
2. : black letter
3.
a. : a style of architecture popular especially for residences in 16th century England and featuring heavy half-timbering
b. : a contemporary adaptation of 16th century English architecture