Jean Aitchison Quotes & Sayings
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Famous Quotes By Jean Aitchison
Word meanings are like stretchy pullovers, whose outline contour is visible, but whose detailed shape varies with use. — Jean Aitchison
Purists behave as if there was a vintage year when language achieved a measure of excellence which we should all strive to maintain. In fact, there was never such a year. The language of Chaucer's or Shakespeare's time was no better and no worse than that of our own - just different. — Jean Aitchison
Language change is not a disease, any more than adolescence, or autumn are illnesses. — Jean Aitchison