Spelling 'till' as 'til' (grammar, British, quote)

[Trimac20]

This is one thing which has annoyed me. The short version/derivative/truncation of the word 'until.' It's spelt 'till' and I believe it's a proper word, not even just slang. Yet I think it's illogical. Why is it not spelt 'til' with one 'L'?

So much so that, oftentimes even when I know it's meant to be spelt 'till' I just write 'til' because I think it makes more sense. That's write, I'm rebelling against the 'correct' spelling/accepted convention because I think it's stupid. I'm not sure what I'd do if it was an academic paper, but in casual writing I think I'm going to stick to this from now on because I think 'till' is just stupid. Would I be justified in breaking this rule? Probably making a big fuss about nothing, but I raise this because sometimes I think English makes no sense, and I just follow it because I'm following the rules. I guess that's why Noah Webster decided to take the 'u' out of colour. I mean who makes the rules anyway? I think English could use a bit more 'trimming' if you ask me. Especially with some silly spellings.

[bluescityleon]

I will reserve my coments till I hear from you Leon

[Lamplight]

According to this person, 'until' is actually derived from 'till', which is the older form.

Til v. till v. ’til v. until « Motivated Grammar

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Trimac20

This is one thing which has annoyed me. The short version/derivative/truncation of the word 'until.' It's spelt 'till' and I believe it's a proper word, not even just slang. Yet I think it's illogical. Why is it not spelt 'til' with one 'L'?

If you ever decide to join the 21st century...
you'll find that "till" relates to a cash drawer and 'til is shortened variant of until.
(whatever you may believe the etymology of until may be)

[Trimac20]

Originally Posted by Lamplight

According to this person, 'until' is actually derived from 'till', which is the older form.

Til v. till v. ’til v. until « Motivated Grammar

Really, well I'll be!

[Mightyqueen801]

I'm still trying to get past "spelt".

Yes, I know it is a variant of "spelled", but not something we've seen commonly in use for the past century or so. At least in the US.

Or a type of grain, obviously not in context here!

[Trimac20]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I'm still trying to get past "spelt".

Yes, I know it is a variant of "spelled", but not something we've seen commonly in use for the past century or so. At least in the US.

Or a type of grain, obviously not in context here!

It's accepted and still used in British English. I prefer it, shorter to type (speaking of laziness in writing) .

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by Trimac20

It's accepted and still used in British English. I prefer it, shorter to type (speaking of laziness in writing) .

Maybe I'll start using it and see if we can get it going again on this side of the pond. I've seen "whilst" popping up again here and there.

[jcroc]

Till is absolutely correct English in Australia (either for a cash register or as a synonym for until), where our English is a bit more British. It's not considered archaic at all and 'til or til are considered bad grammar. Another reference: http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors...rors.html#till

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I've seen "whilst" popping up again here and there.

I have too; as well as the use of superfluous vowels in common two syllable words.
The common denominator of their use seems to be a pretentious twit doing anything they can to be noticed.