roses are red
violets are blue
singular “they”
is older than singular “you”
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violets are blue
singular “they”
is older than singular “you”
🥰
Reposted from
🌈Dr. Frizzle, Allyship for Frogs, Witches
The first known use of singular “they” is so old that not only does it pre-date singular “you,” it wasn’t even spelled with a “th”
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
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but i do want the T-V distinction back
thou me not, peasants!