intransitive verb. 1  To hold the position of authority; act as chairperson or president: presided over the department for a year. 2  To possess or exercise authority or control: preside at a meeting. 3  Music To be the featured instrumental performer: presided at the keyboard.
(Answer #1). Latin has influenced the English language tremendously. Most of the influence, however, has been indirect. The indirect effect of Latin on English came mainly after the Normans invaded England in 1066.Their language, not suprisingly, influenced English.Since their language (French) was a Romance language descended from Latin, this gave Latin an indirect influence on English. Latin also influenced Old English directly because of the Roman Conquest of England.heir language, not suprisingly, influenced English. Since their language (French) was a Romance language descended from Latin, this gave Latin an indirect influence on English. Latin also influenced Old English directly because of the Roman Conquest of England.
The foundation of the English language was first built when the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes came to England. The Old Saxon language was the most spoken in England until the Vikings from mainly Norway and Denmark invaded Britain.This lead to many Scandinavian words entering the English Language.And when some Vikings settled in Normandy, they began to adopt French as their main language, eventually replacing Danish.nd when they conquered England in 1066, they brought over and introduced around 30,000 French words to the ever growing English Language. The French addition to the English Language was the true start of Modern English.