Nannies played a significant role in shaping William F. Buckley Jr.'s first language. As a child, Buckley spent much of his time with his nannies, who spoke to him primarily in Irish and English. This exposure to multiple languages at a young age influenced Buckley's language development and contributed to his fluency in both languages.
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