reformed spelling

American  

noun

1. a revised orthography intended to simplify the spelling of English words, especially to eliminate unpronounced letters, as by substituting thru for through, tho for though, slo for slow, etc.

---

Etymology

Origin of reformed spelling

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

That standardization is interesting in light of another historical detail in this book that you write about, the role that the Dictionary People played in the campaign for reformed spelling.

From Salon

“What is new is a more explicit reference” to the reformed spelling in official material, said Sylvie Marce of the textbook publisher Belin.

From The Guardian

For instance, he seems to have had no more success with a reformed spelling of his own devising than laborers in the same field who came after him.

From Project Gutenberg

He created the post-office system of America, and was the first champion of a reformed spelling.

From Project Gutenberg

Yours ever, W. J. Although, in the next letter, James poked fun at reformed spelling, he was really in sympathy with the movement to which his correspondent was giving an outspoken support—as Mr. Holt of course understood.

From Project Gutenberg