Lost Letters of the English Alphabet: A Journey Through Forgotten Characters

The video explores nine lost letters of the English alphabet, detailing their origins, uses, and reasons for their disappearance. It covers letters like Thorn, Wynn, Ash, Ethel, Yoch, Long S, Eng, and Tyronian Et, explaining their historical significance and how they were replaced by modern equivalents. The video also highlights the confusion and legacy left by some of these letters in modern language and signage.

What was the primary reason for the disappearance of the letter Thorn?

• It was too difficult to write.

• It was not used frequently enough.

• It looked too similar to the letter Y.

• It was replaced by the letter Z.

Which sound did the letter Eth represent in Old English?

• The 'th' sound in 'thorn'

• The 'ch' sound in 'church'

• The 'sh' sound in 'shoe'

• The 'th' sound in 'this'

What was the function of the letter Wynn in Old English?

• To represent the 'sh' sound

• To represent the 'ng' sound

• To represent the 'w' sound

• To represent the 'th' sound

Which two letters were combined to form the letter Ash?

• O and I

• A and E

• U and V

• T and H

What sound did the letter Ethel make?

• The 'ee' sound

• The 'oo' sound

• The 'oi' sound

• The 'ah' sound

During which period was the letter Yoch primarily used?

• Classical Latin

• Middle English

• Old English

• Modern English

What was the purpose of the Long S in historical documents?

• To replace the letter F

• To provide an alternative to the lowercase S

• To replace the letter Z

• To represent the 'sh' sound

Which letter was used as a shorthand for 'and' in Old English?

• Tyronian Et

• Long S

• Eng

• Ampersand

What was the main reason for the disappearance of the letter Eng?

• It was not used in any other language

• It was replaced by the letter Y

• It was invented during a time when letters were being removed

• It was too complex to write

Which letter was often confused with a fancy Z in historical texts?

• Yoch

• Eth

• Thorn

• Wynn