Episode 89: ‘I Before E’ and All That
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of the Silent 'e'
This chapter discusses the historical development of the silent 'e' at the end of English words to indicate long vowels and the challenges it posed for scribes. It explores how the silent 'e' became a common spelling innovation, its role in differentiating words, and the techniques used by scribes to mark short vowels.
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