The pirate history of ‘scallywag.’ ‘Used to’ versus ‘use to.’ Cheese grits.
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing16 Sep

The pirate history of ‘scallywag.’ ‘Used to’ versus ‘use to.’ Cheese grits.

1116. This week, we clarify the origins of the word "Schnauzer" and why it may mean "snout," "growler," or "mustache." Then, in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day, we look at the true origins of the word "scallywag," which, believe it or not, isn't from pirates but may be related to Shetland ponies. Then, we look at why we use both "used to" and "use to" and how they differ in questions and negatives.

The "used to" segment was written by Natalie Schilling, a professor emerita of linguistics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and who runs a forensic linguistics consulting firm. You can find her on LinkedIn.

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