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Old 03-15-2010, 07:24 AM   #56
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I think he was more getting at that "aint" is not a recognized English word.

Something can be a word, doesn't mean it is English. Take Cantonese for example. Slang would also be another good example.

I do agree that the English language is always evolving.

Recognized by who? Who is this mythical authority on what is and is not a word in English?

Are you suggesting that "ain't" is part of a language other than English?
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