Re: phonology of borrowed words

Jake X scripsit:

> For example, where I live the natively
> english word [fo:rt], meaning strongpoint, has been confused with the
> Italian word ['forte], signifying loudness in music.
The word [fo:rt] is spelled "forte", and it's < French.

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