[CIB-173RDABN]

There was once a time that French was the premier language for science and diplomacy but it been overtaken by English. Why? I think because the French wanted to keep the language “pure” while English was allowed to change.

Words mean what people think they mean. If turning a noun into a verb provides clearer understanding people will accept it, if not, they won’t.

[DoodleBob]

I understand totally, that language changes and evolves.

Few people call a collection of musicians "cats" or specifically-dressed women "flappers" anymore.

And words like "niggardly" aren't used much today.

Fair enough...however...to me, Verbing seems like a lazy way of sounding smarter.

But then I bet people don't like how I talk. Nobody's perfect. So I'll use some perfect grammar in reply...

[Dr. Sivana]

There was once a time that French was the premier language for science and diplomacy but it been overtaken by English. Why? I think because the French wanted to keep the language “pure” while English was allowed to change.

I think a greater factor was the power, reach and wealth of the British Empire.