New posts in language-evolution

When did "fag" become an offensive word?

is letter “y” derived from “ij”?

Is spell-checking software becoming a linguistic authority?

How did *Old* English transform into *Middle* English so quickly?

Is the word 'the' unnecessary in the English language?

What is the historical process by which words formerly considered vulgar become simply rude words?

Evolution of the meaning of "to dwell"

Is "because-noun" a new preposition?

Recent trends in English grammar

Why has "sware" become "swore", "bare" "bore", etc?

Do reflexive verbs often evolve into intransitive usage?

What word describes our habit to use extremes in language, and what are its implications?

What does "cyber-" actually mean?

How common is the confusion between "affect" and "effect"?

If you can be "discombobulated", is it possible to be "combobulated"?

Why is the "J" in San Jacinto pronounced like an English "J" instead of an "H" in Texas?

Same words interpreted as different meanings in different languages [closed]

Noun form of "aver"?

When and how did "fail" become a noun?

When did the use of acronyms begin? [closed]