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From Hros to Horse: The Metathesis Story
Episode 222
Published 5 days, 2 hours ago
Description
Explore how the Old English word for horse shuffled from H‑R‑O‑S to H‑O‑R‑S‑E, revealing the mechanics of metathesis, the influence of printing, and the stubborn persistence of spelling reforms in English history.
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