I see towne and town both used which is correct way or can you use either
2007-05-27 14:07:27 · 6 answers · asked by Andreu 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
i wrote a paper used and towne spelling and got a F
2007-05-27 14:12:37 · update #1
The word "town" is acceptable today, and has been for (as far as I know) the past 200 or so years. If you see it spelled "towne" i.e. Toddler Towne, it is simply a fanciful way of merchandising and supposedly attracting the attention of potential buyers! "Towne" has never been the correct spelling, so don't be misled!
2007-05-27 14:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by roz super-library 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's acceptable in UK, Australia and parts of Canada - but not US. If there is a 'towne' spelling in the US it's because it's a poetic license type thing... Like 'Ye Olde Towne Bakery' or something. It's a contrived affectation when used in the US.
2007-05-27 14:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by mx_hart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Town is the American spelling.
2007-05-27 14:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick with town
2007-05-27 14:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
town is american.
towne is a french dirrivative.
2007-05-27 14:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by christina.teague 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say Village or Hamlet.
2007-05-27 14:16:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋