Behind the Dictionary
Lexicographers Talk About Language
Spelling, Usage and the Singular "They"Wed May 09 00:00:00 EDT 2007
A couple of weeks ago we ran the first part of our fascinating conversation with Professor Anne Curzan of the University of Michigan, an expert in the history of English and a member of the American Heritage Dictionary's usage panel. Here is part two of our interview -- a jaw-dropper for anyone interested in language -- where we focus on gender, spelling and much more:
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