@caffyrelf "Learned" and "spelled" for both. But don't ask me for any logic behind this
@caffyrelf Probably depends on what 'sounds' right in context, but past participle for preference.
@caffyrelf learnt and spelt. I also like whilst, amongst &c. It's something I can only do correctly as an Englishman. So I do. :P
@caffyrelf Learnt & spelt. But don't tell @guardianstyle. Especially as, like @Jacob_Funnell, I have soft spot for whilst too.
@caffyrelf Learnt, spelt (though latter less so since the food item became better known). Is that way more old-fashioned though?
@caffyrelf Well I definitely say 'learnt' & 'spelt', but always balk* at writing them like that. What's the right way? *Or do I mean baulk?
@caffyrelf I've never made my mind up. I'm a self-confessed luddite, so the "-t" appeals, but I often find myself writing the modern "-ed".
@caffyrelf naturally, I write learnt and spelled, but always think to myself "does that look right?" I'm interested to know which you prefer
@caffyrelf I'd have said fruity. I like the shorter, perfectly acceptable forms. Except, except ... 'earnt' is illiterate and not legitimate
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