Episode 56: The Weak vs The Strong
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of Old English Strong Verbs
Hollywood had a big hit with honey, i shrunk the kids. Shrunk is traditionally reserved for the past participle. But to day, it can sometimes be found beside shrank as a simple past tense form. The forms evolved in a somewhat random manner over the centuries and they continue to evolve.
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