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SteeleJan 28th 2010 11:47PM
I can tell you had a hard "earnt" education to go along with that hard "earnt" money. Must have had a strong focus on spelling.
If you want intelligent people to take your opinions, at least act/sound intelligent.
ObtuseJan 28th 2010 3:26PM
Actually "earnt" is a real, correct word with the same meaning as "earned". It's just a very uncommon word. It follows the same principles as "learn" to "learnt" and "spell" to "spelt". You may have problems finding it in dictionaries, but that is because it's usage has declined severely over time. If you could find an older dictionary, it would probably be in there. Usage is from Middle English type era, and usually only seen in British English.
If you want intelligent people to take your opinions, at least act/sound intelligent.
SteeleJan 29th 2010 5:22AM
Oh man, how could I miss that?? You got me good. I mean, what an idiot I am not using grammar and spelling from the FREAKING MEDIEVAL TIMES. If thou see any more error in my spelling ways, wouldst thou contact me with all haste? I would be most appreciative of such a favor, wouldst you bestow it upon me. Forever I would rain down accolades upon you, and upon all your beloved ones.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earnt
You're right, it's not in the dictionary. So if it's not in the dictionary, then... well, it's not in the dictionary. What more need I say? Well played, my good man. Well played.
If you want intelligent people to take your opinions, at least act/sound intelligent.
(Dang, by the end of this, I'll be famous for that quote. Er, quotent. Quoteth. Agh I can't spell)
(Unverified)Jan 28th 2010 4:22PM
Eh?
Earnt is a British spelling of 'earned' -- or rather, earnt probably came first, and earned second.
It's not a common spelling, but I prefer the sound of it.
(Unverified)Jan 28th 2010 4:24PM
Ah, I didn't see the further comments by Jeremy and then yourself...
Heated discussion!
There's nothing wrong with 'earnt' -- end of story.
It's not an American word, and for that I apologiZe, but it's still valid ENGLISH :)