The substitution of Middle English -o- for Old English -u- before -m-, -n-, or -r- was a scribal habit before minims to avoid misreading the letters in the old style handwriting, which jammed letters. The practice similarly transformed some, monk, tongue, worm.
Bellbrook is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 6,943 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Middletown, Ohio is conveniently situated between the Cincinnati and Dayton metro areas, in Northeast Butler County, and hosts some the most exciting annual events in Southwest Ohio. Learn more about staying and playing in Middletown, OH: Arts & Theatre.