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The Problem With You
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Oct 14, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
English used to have a more or less typical array of second person pronouns, with thou and thee for the singular — subject and object cases, respectively — and ye and you for the plural. So what happened? John explains. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com/subscribe
Released:
Oct 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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Introducing Lexicon Valley with John McWhorter by Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios