On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:32:53 -0500 David B Teague <[email protected]> wrote:
Hello David,
> The so called "Americanisms" mentioned here are not
> Americanisms. They are BARBARISMS, committed by poorly
Oh, FFS! Nobody says; prithee, ye, thee, thine, verily, or forsooth any
more.
In England we wouldn't have disco(theque), chicane or cul-de-sac had
we not adapted, adopted or stole words from elsewhere.
*ALL* languages change over time. Deal with it.
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