Old English is an early form of the English language spoken by Anglo-Saxons until the 12th century. Old English or Olde English may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Olde English (sketch comedy), an American comedy troupe Old English (film), a 1930 American pre-Code drama Beverages A cider from Gaymer Cider Company Olde English 800, an American malt liquor Language and typography Early Modern English, the language of Shakespeare and the King James Bible, sometimes referred to colloquially as old English Old English, a style of handwriting or typeface, also known as Blackletter Peoples Old English (Ireland), 12th-century settlers from England Anglo-Saxons, 5th-century invaders of Britain Other uses A furniture polish and wood care product manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser See also History of the English language Anglo-Saxon England Anglo-Saxon (disambiguation) New English (disambiguation)