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Jim Syler
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❇️L. 2 from bottom: Note that "vorpal" has come to mean "(of a sword or other weapon) likely to decapitate," based on its usage in "Jabberwocky."
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— Nov 05, 2025 07:29PM
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Jim Syler
is on page 1427 of 1728
❇️Entry for plough: My dictionary (NOAD) says that a colter/coulter is a part of a plough distinct from a ploughshare.
— Nov 07, 2025 11:29AM
Jim Syler
is on page 1403 of 1728
❇️ I don't suppose anyone—perhaps Mr. Smith?—could record a reading of Bealuwérig and post it online somewhere? It would be a treasure.
— Nov 05, 2025 05:59PM
Jim Syler
is on page 1392 of 1728
❇️ I realize it would require significant space, but definitions for all these terms would be really appreciated. Maybe a web-only feature?
— Nov 05, 2025 05:41PM
Jim Syler
is on page 1380 of 1728
❇️ Any clue as to why the first three lists are in Old English? Whimsy? Embarrassment?
— Nov 05, 2025 01:58PM
Jim Syler
is on page 1374 of 1728
"Pereant qui ante nos nostra dixerunt" makes me realize, once again, that we are, culturally, still Romans. And no, I don't mean "humans"; try to understand Babylonians.
— Nov 05, 2025 06:47AM
Jim Syler
is on page 1371 of 1728
Oh, wow. "Abusus non tollit usum" seems incredibly useful.
— Nov 05, 2025 06:35AM
Jim Syler
is on page 1366 of 1728
I am not surprised to discover that Tolkien did not compose limerick B. It is far better, both as poetry and humor, than any humorous verse he ever wrote.
— Nov 05, 2025 06:16AM
Jim Syler
is on page 1365 of 1728
❇️L. 1: Could you explain the accent in "naméd" here? Pronouncing the "e" separately doesn't seem to help the rhyme. Or is it just a lark from an erudite 12-year-old? Though frankly I often have such questions about Tolkien's accents & diareses.
— Nov 05, 2025 06:04AM
