Back in 1620, the Mayflower settlers didn’t worry about spell check. They wrote it as “Massachusetts,” “Massachussets,” and even “Massachusetts bay.” No one cared.
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John Smith (yes, that John Smith) spelled it “Massachusetts” in 1616. But he also wrote “Pamet” as “Pomeiok.” He was not a reliable speller.
By 1691, the official charter settled on “Massachusetts.” But the damage was done. Chaos was unleashed.
A Cheat Code for You
If you ever panic, remember this mnemonic: “My Aunt Susie Sells Apples, Cider, Honey, And Sweet Tea, Too.” The first letters spell M-A-S-S-A-C-H-U-S-E-T-T-S.
Does it make sense? No. Does it work? Kind of. Better than a blank page.
Or just use voice-to-text. Say, “Massachusetts.” Watch your phone get it right. Then copy and paste it everywhere. You’re welcome.
