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Reptilony

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What you have to remember is that England was invaded by France in the year 1066. And French words entered the English language way back then and probably before. France is only 20 miles (30km) from England across the sea. The two countries have invaded, fought and traded with each other for many centuries. The English language in England is influenced by our many invaders... and then we turned tables and explored newer nations like the USA and Canada.

French phrases, Latin phrases and words with roots in many languages have been part of spoken English for many centuries. :)

Thank you for this small history lesson! you seem to know a lot about Uk history, I bet you know « La bataille des plaines d’Abraham » that’s when UK destroyed Nouvelle-France and annexed us!!lol
 

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Thank you for this small history lesson! you seem to know a lot about Uk history, I bet you know « La bataille des plaines d’Abraham » that’s when UK destroyed Nouvelle-France and annexed us!!lol

The history of the UK and Canada isn’t as widely taught or known as that with the other colonies. It’s something I have only scratched the surface of and that’s through researching my family tree and my own curiosity. (I have ancestors who ended up in Nova Scotia ... and it wasn’t voluntarily)
 

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I’m going to ask his specialist about it when we go back... relief for a 5 year old is HUGE
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Poor lad :( That kind of thing is miserable at any age, but so hard for the very young who only understand the pain and discomfort.

Big electronic hugs from me!
 

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Good mornooning all!

JoesDad flies home today so he’ll be back this evening. :)

This Sunday is Mother’s Day in the UK and my children have announced they’re coming home to cook lunch for me :) Mothering Sunday is a church festival linked to Easter which is why it’s different to the day it’s widely celebrated elsewhere in the world.

We are temporarily an hour closer to the American continent, but our clocks go forward this weekend.
 

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