
How The (English) Alphabet Became A Thing, Part Two: Each Letter Has A Story
Ridiculous History
The Evolution of English Spelling
This chapter explores the historical development of the English language, focusing on spelling changes around 1350 C.E. It examines the influence of Norman French and the impact of the printing press on language standardization and proliferation.
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