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Electrum Posted 15 years ago
Linguistics Studies

Gender of ships and countries

I find it annoying to hear or see ships and countries referred to as if they were female. I do not and will not use this device. But what is the position of recognized grammarians on this topic?
  

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This recognized grammarian loves the tradition, and none of the grammar books he has amassed have a word to say against it. What's the matter – lose your girlfriend?

— Mister Micawber

  • This recognized grammarian loves the tradition, and none of the grammar books he has amassed have a word to say against it.
  • What's the matter – lose your girlfriend?
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This recognized grammarian loves the tradition, and none of the grammar books he has amassed have a word to say against it. What's the matter – lose your girlfriend?
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It degrades feminine beauty and loveliness, with which nothing in the whole expanse of creation can compare.
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You must be heterosexual, then?
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Yes, I suppose. At my age, though, it's immaterial.
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Well then, at your age you should be able to control your emotions around English grammar.
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I see Wikipedia uses her for USS Iowa, but it for Thailand, my present location.
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Uh-oh. I guess its just a guideline and not a rule. then.
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