Worried_Click_4559 t1_je2a0ls wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:56 PM

Yes. You're right. I stand corrected as to its use. Haven't seen it attributed to Middle English (but haven't had time to research it thst much). Seems that the APA (American Psychological Association - whoever they are) also include "ze" and "hen" as less common opfions. Whoda thunk it. Live and learn. Thanks.

speck480 t1_je2bv2p wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:09 PM

There are a few appearances in Chaucer (although tbf the grammatical rules governing pronouns changed significantly between Middle and Modern English, so it's harder to identify.)

sprucewizard t1_je27lq4 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM

this.

rldr t1_je2c2gd wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:10 PM

But not these /s

sprucewizard t1_je2gq1u wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:43 PM

correct.

Gahvandure2 t1_je2eyl7 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Also the royal "we."

carlemil10 t1_je2kay0 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:09 PM

What in god's holy name are you blathering about?!

Gahvandure2 t1_je2lbzi wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:17 PM

You know, the editorial?

snazzychica2813 t1_je2kuwg wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Singular "they"

Predates singular "you"

[ Removed by Reddit ]

speck480 t1_je26s9f wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:34 PM