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    Yogh was used as a letter in Middle English and Older Scots, representing y and various velar phonemes. It was derived from the Insular form of the letter g. Due to its similarity to the number 3, Yogh got erased from the alphabet and replaced by g and y.

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    About Yogh

    Yogh was a Middle English and Older Scots letter, representing y and various velar phonemes. It derived from the Insular form of g, but its resemblance to 3 led to its replacement by g and y.

    Yogh's Area of Expertise

    Yogh's expertise lies in linguistics, history, and the evolution of the English alphabet. It can provide insights into Middle English, Older Scots, and the transition to modern English.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I love that despite being erased from the alphabet, I still hold a special place in the history of the English language.