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Print, Edit, and the Letter J: Three Turning Points in English History
Episode 260
Published 22 hours ago
Description
Explore how a transparent compound birthed a global media format, how back‑formation created an essential verb for the digital age, and how a single glyph evolved from a variant of I into a distinct letter—each milestone reshaping English’s grammar, spelling, and cultural reach.
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