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name: Rosemarie Ostler
about: Linguist and freelance writer Rosemarie Ostler loves exploring the rich record of American language use. Her latest book, Splendiferous Speech, tells the story of how early Americans created their own brand of English. Earlier books cover such diverse topics as the origins of our most common expressions and the centuries-long fight over what counts as proper grammar. Rosemarie lives in Eugene, Oregon.