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Olde

Posted on 7 September 2024 | by Matt | Leave a Comment on Olde

Archaic spelling of old. The e is silent. This spelling is usually used when something wants to appear quaint or old-fashioned.

Posted in Common olde words | Tagged commonly missunderstood, quaint, spelling

Shoppe

Posted on 3 September 2024 | by Matt | Leave a Comment on Shoppe

An archaic spelling of shop. It used to seem quant and old world. The extra p and the e are not pronounced.

Posted in Common olde words | Tagged commonly missunderstood, quaint, spelling
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