But not long s before short s?
I know that in German that became the Eszett, but never really knew about English.
Thanking you for the education.
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Frozen_Banana Shaved against the grain; thoroughly unrewarding.,
Sat 19 Jun 2010, 11:48,
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Bear in mind the rules of English grammar
were still very ummm "fluid" right up to the early 19th C. So what I said, might not always apply in every case.
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The magic of chutney Shakes it like an Instagram filter!,
Sat 19 Jun 2010, 12:06,
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