Talk:mas'r
Latest comment: 14 years ago by Mglovesfun in topic Verification debate
Verification debate
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The way thay slaves in the United States spelled master. I'd be somewhat surprised if they could spell, given the dates involved. Mglovesfun (talk) 10:57, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
- Surely it's massa, which we have already. But point taken about them not being able to spell. I don't think education was provided for slaves.--Dmol 11:34, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
- Come on. Did you do even a cursory check for this before RFVing it, Mg? This is clearly and easily attestable. See, e.g., google books:"yes mas'r".—msh210℠ 15:18, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
- Yep, passes. Mglovesfun (talk) 16:10, 8 April 2010 (UTC)