The US island that speaks Elizabethan English

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The post discusses the unique accent known as the Ocracoke Brogue, spoken on Ocracoke Island, NC, which retains elements of Elizabethan English. Users comment on a recent executive order by the president regarding English as the official language and share personal anecdotes about encounters on the island and its distinctive accent, which contrasts with more common American dialects. Engagements with similar accents on other islands, such as Tangier Island in Virginia and Smith Island in Maryland, are also mentioned. The ongoing preservation of these accents can be tied to the cultural history of the regions, raising interest in their unique characteristics and implications for American linguistic identity.
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