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Noun old church slavic has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebOld Church SlavicDescriptionOld Church Slavic, also known as Old Church Slavonic or Old Bulgarian, is the first literary and liturgical language used by the medieval Slavic-speaking peoples. SensesSense 1: Historical LanguageOld Church Slavic is a historical Slavic language that was in use between the 9th and 12th centuries. Sample Sentence: The manuscripts found in the monasteries are written in Old Church Slavic. Sense 2: Liturgical LanguageOld Church Slavic served as the liturgical language of the Eastern Orthodox Church derived from the Byzantine Empire. Sample Sentence: The priests chanted prayers in Old Church Slavic during the religious ceremony. Sense 3: Linguistic StudiesOld Church Slavic is of great interest to linguists and scholars studying the development of Slavic languages. Sample Sentence: The professor is researching the phonological changes in Old Church Slavic. Related Products | ||||
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