1325 – The Chronicler, William of Nassington
Latin can no one speak
But those who do, at school do know.
And some know French, but no Latin,
Who use at court, and dwell therein.
And some know Latin, though just in part.
Whose use of French, is less than art.
And some can understand English
Who neither Latin know nor French.
But in lettered or unlearned, old or young,
All understand the English tongue.