WtfEvenIsExistence1️@lemmy.ca to Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agoEnglish Language Problemslemmy.caimagemessage-square317fedilinkarrow-up11.04Karrow-down144cross-posted to: [email protected]
arrow-up1993arrow-down1imageEnglish Language Problemslemmy.caWtfEvenIsExistence1️@lemmy.ca to Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year agomessage-square317fedilinkcross-posted to: [email protected]
minus-squareHarrison [He/Him]@ttrpg.networklinkfedilinkarrow-up2·1 year agoThat’s a misrepresentation of old English. Man used to be neutral, and was modified by were and wif respectively for man and woman. Wife comes from woman, not the other way around.
That’s a misrepresentation of old English. Man used to be neutral, and was modified by were and wif respectively for man and woman. Wife comes from woman, not the other way around.