on the alphabetical principle

[Benjamin Barrett]

I don't think reverting to the original sound system where the letter
"a" represents a glottal stop is a useful strategy. BB

Tom Zurinskas wrote:
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> Letters, the most useful invention that ever blessed mankind, lose a part of
> their value by no longer being representatives of the sounds originally
> annexed to them."  The effect is, "to destroy the benefits of the alphabet."
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