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Re:A mother tongue spoken by millions of Americans still get... by blocking_io on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @06:34PM (#5482653)
Why is the origin relevant? Middle English incorporated Norman vocabulary into Old English following the invasion and subjugation of England. Does that make French a more valid language than English?
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Re:A mother tongue spoken by millions of Americans still get... by seanmcdirmid on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @08:02PM (#5483119)
> Does that make French a more valid language than English?

The French might think so...

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