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The first known use of singular “they” is so old that not only does it pre-date singular “you,” it wasn’t even spelled with a “th”
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
November 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM
The first known use of singular “they” is so old that not only does it pre-date singular “you,” it wasn’t even spelled with a “th”
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
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Words change meaning over time. The PIE word for tear eventually became the Ancient Greek word meaning to skin an animal and then went on to become the word for the skin itself. In English the PIE word for tear became our word for tear so "dermatology" and "tear" are related #language #linguistics
November 20, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Words change meaning over time. The PIE word for tear eventually became the Ancient Greek word meaning to skin an animal and then went on to become the word for the skin itself. In English the PIE word for tear became our word for tear so "dermatology" and "tear" are related #language #linguistics