December 1903 Issue [Article] Is English becoming corrupt? ([first paper]) Download PDF Adjust Share by Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 18th century English language Etymology Great Britain History Jonathan Swift Reform Standardization Usage More from Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury The first dictionary of Americanisms Americanisms, real or reputed Differences in English and American usage Adjust Share