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Amidst
In the middle. It appears middle is strictly Germanic in origin. But is the suffix “st” used anymore or even necessary? Really...who says: amongst, betwixt, whilst, alongst? However, There is against.
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Re: Amidst
Very popular word in crossword puzzles.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.
Re: Amidst
A few of my more "traditional" British friends insist on amidst, amongst, whilst, ...
And some of my more "contemporary" British friends accuse me of not speaking English.
I'm not sure how they communicate amongst one another, but I know they do.
And some of my more "contemporary" British friends accuse me of not speaking English.
I'm not sure how they communicate amongst one another, but I know they do.
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