[net.nlang] They

mgv@duke.UUCP (08/02/83)

From: mgv Mon Aug  1 17:16:13 1983
(duke.3414) net.lang : They
Some time ago, someone on this newsgroup commented on the use
of "they" in place of "he or she" (and "them" in place of "him or her").
I recall that he or she mentioned that this use was commonplace
until last century, in the English language.
I would appreciate receiving comments on this issue, or a reprint
of the original article.

Thank you.

				Marco
				(duke!mgv)