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Sesquipedalian101 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Here are news!

The character Amelia Sedley in "Vanity Fair" (by W.M.Thackeray) cried out, "...here are news! My brother is in England. He is come to come take care of you...".

In the above, is the use of "are" after "news" archaic?
  

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Yes, from 150 years ago (and perhaps regional).

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, from 150 years ago (and perhaps regional).
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Yes, from 150 years ago (and perhaps regional).
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Thank you, Mister Micawber, as usual for being so helpful!!
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