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How so philological? Language changes all the time due to practice. People don't need to justify their speech with philological arguments.
by andrepd 5y ago
How so philological? Language changes all the time due to practice. People don't need to justify their speech with philological arguments.
- moomin 5y agoYes, although in the case of singular they, its usage goes back to Chaucer, so it’s more established than most practices in modern English.
- mdp2020 5y agoI believe they do. Practice must have a reasonable reference. People are free to contribute to the language - but with some competence.