This is true
but it is heavily fortified by Norman French. For example, the word ask (an Old English word). The French is demander where we get the word demand from, which isn't quite the same as 'ask', but is very close in meaning.

If you have an interest in linguistics, have a look at the Gaelic languages. Not so much the grammar, but the spelling and use of consonant mutation. The first sound in a word can change depending on the possessive.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consonant_mutation#Celtic_languages

A mate of mine is learning Scots Gaelic. I'm going to trump him though by learning Cornish.
( sandettie light vessel automatic New Twitter - @bollocksreally, Mon 29 Mar 2010, 11:39, Reply)