Question

why was the word color spelled differently back in the 18-1900s?

Answer 1

These variations in spelling exist because of differences between American English and British English. Color is the spelling used in the United States. Colour is used in otherEnglish-speaking countries. The word colorhas its roots (unsurprisingly) in the Latin word color.

Answer 2

This is because the variation in the pronunciation of BRITISH English and pronunciation of AMERICAN English.

In British english it's written as 'Colour' but in American english it's written as 'Color'.

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