The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #32707   Message #2849866
Posted By: Bonecruncher
25-Feb-10 - 11:13 AM
Thread Name: Help: Origin of word 'maudlin'?
Subject: RE: Help: Origin of word 'maudlin'?
Let us not forget Shrowsbury which has become Shrewsbury, and Crewkerne which was always Crookerne to the locals.
Much changed pronunciation comes from television and radio presenters who refer to a "definitve" dictionary of local pronunciations, usually compiled by "incomers"!
Colyn.