If “do not” is “don’t” and “cannot’ is “can’t”, why isn’t “will not”, “willn’t”? 🤔

If “do not” is “don’t” and “cannot’ is “can’t”, why isn’t “will not”, “willn’t”? 🤔

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_stranger_@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 38d (3 replies)

Same reason Bill is short for William: The English

https://www.etymonline.com/word/won%27t

eve@evecodes.com · 2 pts · 38d (2 replies)

Dick for Richard triggers me

lunchbox2287@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 38d (1 reply)

Hey, what Richard does in the privacy of his own home is of no concern to you.

eve@evecodes.com · 3 pts · 38d

🤣🤣🤣