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reformed spelling
noun
- a revised orthography intended to simplify the spelling of English words, especially to eliminate unpronounced letters, as by substituting thru for through, tho for though, slo for slow, etc.
Word History and Origins
Origin of reformed spelling1
Example Sentences
That standardization is interesting in light of another historical detail in this book that you write about, the role that the Dictionary People played in the campaign for reformed spelling.
“What is new is a more explicit reference” to the reformed spelling in official material, said Sylvie Marce of the textbook publisher Belin.
For instance, he seems to have had no more success with a reformed spelling of his own devising than laborers in the same field who came after him.
He created the post-office system of America, and was the first champion of a reformed spelling.
Yours ever, W. J. Although, in the next letter, James poked fun at reformed spelling, he was really in sympathy with the movement to which his correspondent was giving an outspoken support—as Mr. Holt of course understood.
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