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From: jeff@qubix.UUCP (Jeff Bulf)
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Subject: Re: Second Person Plural
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Date: Fri, 30-Aug-85 21:46:13 EDT
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> Actually English *does* have a second person plural: it's "you."

    Historically, yes. But presently, "you" functions primarily as
2nd person singular.

    This doesn't deprive us of a distinct 2nd person plural, though.
"Y'all" does the job just fine. In the dialects of some culturally
deprived [:-)] classes this usage is discouraged. It's a shame. It's
their loss.

" 'Correct usage' is the dialect of the class that has an army."
			- Heinlein (I think)
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	Dr Memory
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