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The Curious Story of the Word ‘Alphabet’

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By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Where does the word ‘alphabet’ originally come from? Let’s begin by posing the question as a quiz. We’ll make it multiple-choice so it’s (potentially) a bit easier. So, here goes: where does the word ‘alphabet’ come from? a) Greek ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’ b) Semitic aleph and beth c) ‘Ox-house’…
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The Curious Story of the Word ‘Alphabet’

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) Where does the word ‘alphabet’ originally come from? Let’s begin by posing the question as a quiz. We’ll make it multiple-choice so it’s (potentially) a bit easier. So, here goes: where does the word ‘alphabet’ come from? a) Greek ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’ b) Semitic aleph and beth c) ‘Ox-house’…

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