You might already know that the word tire is written as tyre in - TopicsExpress



          

You might already know that the word tire is written as tyre in Britain and those who use their language preferences. The origin of the word, according to Fowlers Modern English Usage is from a shortening of the word attire, because originally it was meant to be a cover for a wheel. What is not widely know is that tire was also used in Britain and the change to tyre was originally opposed by several established institutions including The Times, newspaper.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:40:29 +0000

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