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I fear I'd be pretty lost in the 1390s. I understand some, but nowhere near enough! Wonder what our descendants will sound like 630 years from now (if there are any). 🫠
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Today, I learned that the English word "Hello" is quite new. It doesn't go back further than the 1800s.
Instead, people in the 16th century would say something like: "How, Peter?"
A bit like "Alright, Peter?" in informal speech these days.
Mind blown.
https://youtu.be/6j18ZdlBSBs?si=wX_sCWEueVpPxUBQ
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Fideo arall gan #SimonRoper sy'n berthnasol i'r Gymraeg, er nad yw'n crybwyll yr hen iaith yn ei drafodaeth o ddatblygiad yr ail berson unigol yn Lloegr.
The Disappearance (and Survival) of 'Thou'