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pochemuha
3 years ago
15

How does history change the meaning of words

English
1 answer:
Phoenix [80]3 years ago
8 0
Back then people would write letters and stories/novels using formal vocabulary with proper definitions, and over the course of time our vocabulary has downgraded into urban slang and terms that have not only changed their meanings, but also sounds somewhat improper
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