To what extent does the split still occur outside the US? The OED only lists the LOT vowel for words like 'moss', 'cloth'; do they occur in any RP speakers or any non-standard varieties?
Also, Wikipedia says that the split first applied lengthening to the CLOTH vowel, and only merged with THOUGHT later on. Are there any accents that make a three-way distinction between LOT, CLOTH, and THOUGHT?
Also, Wikipedia says that the split first applied lengthening to the CLOTH vowel, and only merged with THOUGHT later on. Are there any accents that make a three-way distinction between LOT, CLOTH, and THOUGHT?