But would a native of this region use "boot" in aIn writing to one another, yes they do. ...
written work intended for national circulation? Probably not, as they
would be aware that this is not the most widespread usage.
... But my point is really this,
ancient culture were highly isolated in ways that we cannot imagine. When
you have to walk everywhere, when there is no radio, television, newspaper,
etc., a regional difference of only a few miles can result in language
differences as great as those between the United States and the United
Kingdom.
Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.