https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=153402
Bug ID: 153402
Summary: English (en-us) Spellcheck overactive (acceptable
spelling flagged as incorrect)
Product: LibreOffice
Version: 7.4.4.2 release
Hardware: All
OS: All
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: trivial
Priority: medium
Component: UI
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
The word in question today is 'briar' (preferred modern spelling in en-US) but
was flagged as incorrect by spellchecker, and that it should be spelled
'brier.' In fact, I had to forcibly make Google search for 'brier.' The Oxford
Dictionary (also preferred by en-ca) site insists the former spelling is
correct. Both should be considered acceptable. In the reference article below,
there is even one version of the word that contains a 'y.' Not sure if that
should be included as correct, as it is obviously extremely rare.
Similar to Bug 142043, but different word. [Same repro, etc]
Might fall under the broader category discussed in Bug 149521.
As noted in this bug, I have also encountered this 'lexical/dialectical'
spelling confusion on many occasions. This one hit me just right, enough so
that I braved the 'subcategory' mire to file a bug.
That said, I want you all to know I appreciate what you are doing.
Thank you very much for making the world a better place by being on the
LibreOffice team!
Reference Article --
https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/local/sylvania-telephone/2009/03/05/which-one-correct-briar-brier-or-bryer/14198595007/
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