The Mysterious G: Exploring the Origins and Silent Presence in Words

The video explores the presence of the silent 'G' in English words, tracing its origins from Latin to Old French and then to English. It explains how words like 'sign' evolved over time and discusses the role of lexicographers in altering spellings based on incorrect assumptions, as seen in the word 'sovereign'. The video highlights both historical and erroneous reasons for the silent 'G'.

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