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Help[Facts] Re: examples of how spellings of names can be altered by usage of common words
in reply to a message by (Is-rah-el) Israelle
A famous example is Katharine, which originally was something like Ekaterina. Greek speakers or scholars assumed it must be related to the word "katharos," "pure," and respelled it, so we now have the spelling Katharine and many others with -th-.
Supposedly Marjorie, originally Margery (from Margaret), has that spelling because people associated with the culinary herb marjoram.
Supposedly Marjorie, originally Margery (from Margaret), has that spelling because people associated with the culinary herb marjoram.
This message was edited 10/29/2024, 6:45 AM
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