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From: Berlant@dynanet.com (Stephen R. Berlant)
Subject: Old- vs Middle Eng. words
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Date: Sun, 3 Mar 1996 21:16:31 GMT
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Hi,

i recall reading somewhere that for some reason the written forms of Middle 
English words reflect the pronunciation of the Old English words far better 
than did the latter's written form. 

I was wondering if anybody could confirm this; and, if so, shed any more light 
on the subject for me.

Thank you in advance.

Steve Berlant
