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Horatio can speak which archaic language in Hamlet?

Horatio doesn't speak any archaic languages in Hamlet.

While Shakespeare's plays are written in Early Modern English, which is different from modern English, there are no scenes where characters are speaking a language considered "archaic" by today's standards.

It's possible you're thinking of:

* Latin: Latin was a common language used by educated people in Shakespeare's time, and some characters in his plays might quote Latin phrases or proverbs. However, it's not a language spoken conversationally.

* French: While French was also spoken in England during Shakespeare's time, it's primarily associated with royalty and upper classes in Hamlet.

If you can provide more context about what you're remembering, I might be able to give you a more specific answer!

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