when was the letter J introduced into the alphabet?

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2007-02-13 10:17:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

J was originally an alternate version of I.

Petrus Ramus (d. 1572) was the first to distinguish I and J as representing separate sounds.

2007-02-13 10:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by CanProf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Kay & I just dont get on so Jay stepped in to mediate. I think it was a balmy spring Saturday evening.

2007-02-13 10:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Yo Mum Mum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

In Roman times // Ceaser.

2007-02-13 10:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lindsay Jane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋