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I know no other languages, so i guess Im just gonna have to roll with it.

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[-] silverchase@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago

"loanword" is a calque and "calque" is a loanword.

[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

Cor anglais is usually said in French. French horn is usually said in English.

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