• lars@lemmy.sdf.org
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    10 months ago

    While we’re at it: the correct pronunciation is obviously “gif”. You’re very welcome!

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        10 months ago

        It’s extraordinarily lucky for you then that “gif” entered the English language on or around the PM period during ca. June 15, 1987.

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          gif

          Etymology: From Proto-Germanic jabai (when, if) with anomalous apocope. The expected form is attested once as ġyfe in the early 7th-century Law of Æthelberht, if not simply a scribal error.

          Conjunction: ġif

          Descendants: Middle English: if, yif, yef

          Therefore, “gif” is pronounced with a Y

          Edit: Yes, this was a very long way to go for a furry joke