Paul
2008-01-29 10:35:51
Question, supra:
At what point did “Gay” become a noun in the English lexicon?
Answer: In the early 1970s.
Under pressure from its native speakers, English incorporates frequent revisions in usage.
It’s a lot to follow, I know. But do make an effort to keep up. After all, this particular change is at least 40 years old! (For more, see any contemporary dictionary.)
