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King james' bible 1611
I am doing an analysis on 1 Samuel, 17 from the King James Bible 1611 authorised version and I would like to know why there is an "an" before helmet. Verse 17 "And saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head...." I presume it has something to do with french and indefinate articles etc., but i would like to know the history of this if possible.
Thankyou,
Nicky
Thankyou,
Nicky
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" People usually did this because they didn't always pronounce the "h," or because they did not pronounce it forcefully enough.
- " People usually did this because they didn't always pronounce the "h," or because they did not pronounce it forcefully enough.
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Hello,
In English, especially in the past, there has been a tradition of using "an" before words that start with "h" One common example in modern times is the phrase "an historic visit."
People usually did this because they didn't always pronounce the "h," or because they did not pronounce it forcefully enough.
In English, especially in the past, there has been a tradition of using "an" before words that start with "h" One common example in modern times is the phrase "an historic visit."
People usually did this because they didn't always pronounce the "h," or because they did not pronounce it forcefully enough.
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