Michael J Sheridan
A
"The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don’t just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary." - James Nicoll
Professor Kyle @blackcatprose
Tough, although, through, cough. Why, English, why?
08:37 PM - Apr 20, 2024
08:39 PM - Apr 20, 2024
Avatar Avatar Avatar
0
4
13
Michigander
A
In response to Michael J Sheridan.
💙
08:42 PM - Apr 20, 2024
0
0
Beth Snodderly
A
In response to Michael J Sheridan.
Greek, Latin, German, and of course Latin offshoots French and Spanish. I've found lots of resemblances.
08:41 PM - Apr 20, 2024
1
1
Michael J Sheridan
A
In response to Beth Snodderly.
Plus the mountain of words appropriated from the native languages of the lands colonized by the English.
08:43 PM - Apr 20, 2024 (Edited)
0
1
Professor Kyle
A
In response to Michael J Sheridan.
Ha! 🤣 Truth.
08:40 PM - Apr 20, 2024
0
1

 

{{ notificationModalContent }} {{ promptModalMessage }}