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Can I Spell You

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Mary, from Royal Oaks, Michigan, says she once confused a friend by offering to relieve her of snow shoveling duties with the question, “Can I spell you?” This usage of spell, which refers to substituting for a period of time, has been deemed archaic by Merriam Webster, although we believe it’s alive and well. This is part of a complete episode.

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