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on April 2, 2013
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A mother tongue spoken by millions of Americans st...
Why is the origin relevant? Middle English incorporated Norman vocabulary into Old English following the invasion and subjugation of England. Does that make French a more valid language than English?
seanmcdirmid
on April 3, 2013
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> Does that make French a more valid language than English?
The French might think so...
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