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The Pirate Shibboleth: A ‘Yo Ho Ho’ Myth

The classic "pirate accent" is a complete myth, a linguistic invention with surprisingly specific roots in culture, not history. This…

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Cheshirization: The Vanishing Vowel

Named after the Cheshire Cat, Cheshirization is a fascinating phonological process where a vowel vanishes but leaves a ghostly trace…

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The Many Faces of ‘Ir’ in Spanish: More Than Just ‘To Go’

Think you know the Spanish verb 'ir'? While 'to go' is its primary meaning, this versatile verb is the key…

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