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> And I notice the singular “they” in Jane Austin; likely it well precedes her usage as well. It's in Shakespeare. (If you go back to Chaucer, "girl" is gende
by astrange 3y ago
> And I notice the singular “they” in Jane Austin; likely it well precedes her usage as well.
It's in Shakespeare.
(If you go back to Chaucer, "girl" is gender neutral for a child.)
- gumby 3y agoThat’s a residual germanic influence (Mädchen is still neuter today, while Junge is masculine)