[quote=JJHACK]
Wouldn't be surprised if many English language quirks are due to English borrowing from so many languages.
I would not be surprised that is correct. Root words in english originate from numerous other languages.
EX: Savvy-corruption of Spanish sabe (usted) (you) know, from saber to know, from Latin sapere to be wise.
Why is it
depot is not pronounced as de/pot or
police is not po/lice?
