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Questions about the history and trends of the English language.

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What is the factual basis for "pirate speech"? (Did pirates really say things like "shiver m...

"Pirate speech" is taken solely from Long John Silver in Treasure island and, as it relates to pirates as a whole, is entirely fictional. However, Long John Silver is speaking a real vernacular/regi …
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