Best answer yet. Thanks for the smile as well as for pointing out some
facts.
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On 1/29/2011 6:22 PM, Pat wrote:
A discussion of standard English is like a discussion of square
clouds, or a marching troop of 3 columns of 10 cats each. A
discussion can be had of the theoretical existence of such an entity,
but in reality, it does not exist. We get as close as we can, and
work around the rest, similar to working with "pi" in geometry.
English(UK) is quite different in various parts of London, without
mentioning Cardiff, Carlisle or Orkney Island differences.
English in Boston, New York, San Antonio, or Harkers Island. (Many
Harkers Island residents speak a distinct dialect of English, akin to
Elizabethan English.)
It would seem that we aught to choose the standard which suits our
particular purpose most closely, and live with the wrongs of those who
disagree with us.
After eighty years, I still use "harbour". and put a plaster on a cut.
Respectfully
Pat Rotchford
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