Comment Re:Go read Beowulf, (Score 1) 512
this is *way* off topic, but here goes.
I visted the web site you mentioned. At the bottom of the page it says:
--quote
The other ``ye,'' the plural of thou, has a separate, less exotic etymology. The word ``you'' is not a misreading of ``thou.''
--end quote
However, you are right, thee and thou were spelt with thorns in the past - i stand corrected on that point. Guess it must just be me who didn't detect the voiced nature of the "th"s in those words.
I am well aware that the english alphabet has changed much over time, but it is a point worth making.
One day I'll read Beowulf - when I have time
I visted the web site you mentioned. At the bottom of the page it says:
--quote
The other ``ye,'' the plural of thou, has a separate, less exotic etymology. The word ``you'' is not a misreading of ``thou.''
--end quote
However, you are right, thee and thou were spelt with thorns in the past - i stand corrected on that point. Guess it must just be me who didn't detect the voiced nature of the "th"s in those words.
I am well aware that the english alphabet has changed much over time, but it is a point worth making.
One day I'll read Beowulf - when I have time
