Re: Y'all (was: Old Norse (was Re: New to the list))
| From: | andrew <hobbit@...> |
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| Date: | Sunday, June 18, 2000, 0:53 |
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Am 06/17 14:17 Thomas R. Wier yscrifef:
> fullfledged pronoun. I don't know enough about languages changes in the antipodes
> to speculate on them.
>
Yous is used when a plural form is needed. It's considered substandard
by speakers of correct English. Some people just don't like being
reminded of Antipodeans' long relationship with sheep (Baaaa!) :)
- andrew.
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Andrew Smith, Intheologus hobbit@earthlight.co.nz