The Yesteryears of Y

Discover the “why” of “Y” as you examine the sound it once referred to—which is not present in modern English—and witness the journey of a borrowed letter that made its way across the ages to our current alphabet. Also, consider how the English collision with French altered the alphabet, adding and dropping letters.

English
  • Originally Aired May 19, 2023
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network USA The Great Courses
  • Created December 16, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist
  • Modified December 16, 2023 by
    APreternaturalArchivist