reformed spelling

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reformed spelling¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Any full consideration of the question of reformed spelling is hardly in place in this book.

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Then they had a reformed spelling-match, to prove how antiquated their recently finished education had already become.

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But at what point in the history of English literature would reformed spelling begin to work harm?

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All the degrees of reformed spelling now in use are professedly but transitional.

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

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