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How The (English) Alphabet Became A Thing, Part Two: Each Letter Has A Story

Ridiculous History

CHAPTER

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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