Fun fact: copper got its roman name because the main exporter of that good in ye classic times was the island of Cyprus (Kyprus, cuprum)
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ye classic times
The letter you're using y to stand in for is available on computers and phones: þ (thorn). It makes the same sound as "th" in "that". The other letter "th" replaced was ð (eth) which makes the sound "th" in "something"
One wonders how many inhabited planets in the universe are referred to by the locals as "Dirt."
Not really true. (the Roman misunderstanding part)
Well that clears things up.