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Interesting, I didn't know this - thank you! Here is a brief history if anyone else is interested [0]. [0] https://public.oed.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-singu
by amenod 7y ago
Interesting, I didn't know this - thank you! Here is a brief history if anyone else is interested [0].
[0] https://public.oed.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-singular-they/ https://public.oed.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-singular-they...
- Marazan 7y agoThe thou/you change is particularly relevant. Anyone who complains about 'they' being improper usage who then uses 'you' rather than 'thou' as a singular can go die in a fire.