That is certainly true here in North Carolina. Some folk still say once,
twice, thrice when refering to the number of times something occured. That
fits the English from about the time of King James and Shakespear.
Gregg
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><< American English is truly a language of its own. Everyone who speaks
> English can understand the American pronunciation
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>An interesting aspect of "American" English pointed out in that book is that
>some common Americanisms are actually older English forms that have not
>changed while "English" English is what has changed!
>
> Regards,
> Tim Hughes
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