Why is Wednesday spelled so funny?

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Why is Wednesday spelled so funny?

Y'know, with the 'd' and all. Just curious! Thanks.

2007-03-07 05:08:39 · 2 answers · asked by *Gerry'sBaby* 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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The name comes from the Middle English Wednes dei, which is from Old English Wodnes dæg, meaning the day of the Germanic god Woden who was a god of the Anglo-Saxons in England until about the 7th century. Wodnes dæg is like the Old Norse Oðinsdagr ("Odin's day"), which is an early translation of the Latin dies Mercurii ("Mercury's day").

2007-03-07 05:11:49 · answer #1 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋

i dont think anyone knows that answer lol

2007-03-07 13:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by Stunt M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋