Show notes
Why do we say 'won’t' instead of 'willn’t'? If you’ve ever wondered why English seems to break its own rules with this contraction, you're not alone! In this episode of 'Language Curiosities,' we unravel the fascinating history behind 'won’t'—a linguistic quirk that dates back over a thousand years. Discover how centuries of evolving English turned 'woll not' into the 'won’t' we use today, and why it outlasted other alternatives. Tune in to uncover the story behind this mysterious exception and learn how it reveals the unpredictable journey of the English language.
