Liz in AZ

This is from the depths of last week, but I wanted to add a quick
follow up to the discussion of "tw-" words. Someone said "twelve"
was "two and ten", in distant etymology. It's "two left", actually;
eleven is "one left". In both cases, the "left" presumably means "left
over from 10".

Liz in AZ

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In a message dated 11/23/05 2:36:28 PM, eerrhhaz@... writes:


> This is from the depths of last week, but I wanted to add a quick
> follow up to the discussion of "tw-" words. Someone said "twelve"
> was "two and ten", in distant etymology. It's "two left", actually;
> eleven is "one left". In both cases, the "left" presumably means "left
> over from 10".
>

This is really interesting, and I believe you, but "actually" isn't nearly as
good as showing references. I'd love to see the explanation and breakdown!
Please show us where you found the info. Thanks,

Sandra


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