West Saxon dialect

The West Saxon dialect is an ancient English variant that was spoken in the southwestern part of England, particularly in the Kingdom of Wessex, during the early medieval period. It is a form of Old English, which was used from roughly the 5th to the 12th centuries. This dialect is notable for being the primary language of important literary works, including "Beowulf" and religious texts. It influenced the development of Middle English and modern English. The West Saxon dialect is significant for understanding the linguistic and cultural history of England during the Anglo-Saxon era.