Definition: Anglicism (also spelled angliomancy or anglisim), also called Anglo-Saxonism, is a literary term describing the use of words from Old English and its dialects as if they came from an Anglo-Saxon culture. The word "anglicism" refers to a style of writing that combines elements of both Old English and medieval Latin into a single language. This can be seen in works such as The Canterbury Tales, where Shakespeare is known for borrowing from the vernacular vocabulary of Old English and its dialects. Additionally, there are many modern writers who incorporate elements of Anglo-Saxon culture and English language into their work. One example of an anglicism book is "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, which uses Old English as a basis for its narrative structure and characters. Another notable example is the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, where Wilde incorporates elements of Anglo-Saxon culture into the story's narrative. Anglicism has been a common literary style in medieval England and beyond, and it continues to be used today as a means of blending different languages and cultures.