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VIVE LES LOANWORDS FRANÇAIS!

WE HAVE LOTS OF WORDS inherited from the French, at least in part because of the 1066 Norman Conquest. A bunch have been added later as well: pococurante, from Voltaire’s … Continue reading →

April 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

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