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How did the word Ain’t become unacceptable in the English Language?

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how did the word aint become unacceptable in the english language

The use of Ain’t as a substitute for am not or are not dates back to the reign of King Charles II, about 300 years.

It is unclear how or why it became unacceptable in the English Language.

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