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Originally Posted by orwell2k
Not really a grammar gripe, rather a word usage gripe. And I know English is a 'living' language contantly evolving, but do we really need new past-tense words like 'lighted'? I have read numerous books with statements like:
He lighted the cigarette...
It was a well-lighted street...
What happened to lit? I'm sure it should be 'he lit a cigarette' and 'it was a well-lit street' - or am I going crazy?  |
Actually, lighted goes back to the 12c.