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For questions about English in the 19th century (1801 to 1900)

Use this tag for questions that ask about or discuss the English language of the 18th century (1801 to 1900). This period is also known as 'the 1800s.'

Relevant posts could include questions about the time period's grammatical, semantical, and orthographic conventions, as well as specific queries regarding how the English language has changed since then.

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What would actual victorian swears sound like?

Holmes tore it open, and then with a bitter curse hurled it into the grate. With a bitter curse I shook my fist at it as I gazed. “With an oath Miss Winter darted forward, “That will do,” said he, with an oath. These are all taken from the…
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What is the meaning of "native" in a seafaring / fishing context?

I stumbled upon the use of the word "native" in a way that I am unfamiliar with / which I don't understand. In The piscatorial atlas of the North Sea the word "Native" is contrasted with the term "deep sea" on e.g. page 111 (lower right): Time of…
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Is "honor is satisfied" correct and have the meaning I think it has?

I'd like to verify the correctness of a verbal statement or phrase that I might have heard or read somewhere but I don't have the source anymore. The context is the conclusion of a duel in the Victorian era, and I believe the phrase "honor is…
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"his" usage in Victorian English

From Pride and Prejudice: “My dear Mr. Bennet,” replied his wife, “how can you be so tiresome! You must know that I am thinking of his marrying one of them.” What is the function of "his" in this sentence, is it possessive or just a Victorian way…
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