British origins
From the isles
British origins indicates something that came from or was developed in Britain—the island comprising England, Scotland, and Wales, or more broadly the United Kingdom.
The phrase typically describes cultural practices, inventions, words, or traditions: The sport has British origins but is now played worldwide.
It may also describe a person's ancestry: She's American but has British origins.
- Celtic tribesAncient speakers of Gaelic-type languages
- Norman ConquestFrench duke's English takeover
- Old EnglishGermanic language of early Britain
- Magna CartaCharter curbing royal authority
- common lawJurisprudence from judicial decisions
Latin influence · Norman French · Shakespearean drama · Industrial Revolution · Celtic languages · Stonehenge · Anglo-Saxons · monarchy · Robin Hood · Cockney rhyming slang · tea culture · stiff upper lip · pub culture · Battle of Hastings · Union Jack · Glorious Revolution · Viking invasions · cricket
- arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
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