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From an online etymology dictionary:
The gh- spelling appeared c.1425 in Caxton, influenced by Flem. and M.Du. gheest, but was rare in Eng. before c.1550.
I obviously have WAY too much time on my hands today.
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The gh- spelling appeared c.1425 in Caxton, influenced by Flem. and M.Du. gheest, but was rare in Eng. before c.1550.
I obviously have WAY too much time on my hands today.