About 900 words were borrowed during this phase, with most of them showing the effects of Anglo-Norman phonology. The largest number of words were borrowed for use in religious services since the French-speaking Normans took control of the church in England. The words borrowed during this phase are found in many areas.
Vowels also show some differences.
The Old English word-forming powers were reduced, with less use of prefixes and suffixes and fewer compounds. Latin Borrowings . Based on Baugh and Cable, A History of the English Language .