By the time anything resembling a language policy was introduced, English had already reached all corners of the globe. For example, English-speaking puritans were not the only Europeans to arrive in North America: Spanish, French, Dutch and German were also widely spoken.
immemorial - long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history; time immemorial. old - of long duration; not new; old tradition; old house; old wine; old country; old friendships; old money.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English Â© 2016. imâ¢perâ¢viâ¢ous (im pÃ»râ²vÄ És), adj. 1  not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable:The coat is impervious to rain.  incapable of being injured or impaired:impervious to wear and tear.