Random thoughts and questions from WOTDO readers.
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Written by WOTDO
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Wednesday, 03 August 2005 |
From Uncle Marty.
Well, Uncle Marty, I didn't know the answer to this off-hand so I did a little dictionary work and then on-line translation to find the origination of the word. First, the dictionary identifies a rink as "An area surfaced with smooth ice for skating, hockey, or curling." It also tells us that the word is French (renc) of Germanic origins. When using a free online translator service, neither "rink" nor "renc" translated to round in any way. Trying to translate "round" to French or German didn't give me a "renc" result. Answer? I have no idea why. It may just be coincidence that "rink" and "round" both start with r's. Readers?
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Written by WOTDO
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Thursday, 14 July 2005 |
Scott Campbell of Haymarket, Virginia writes in:
Irregardless.
"This is a double negative that was placed in Webster's Dictionary through the common use of uneducated people who speak English only as a secondary language to Pig Latin. The correct word is "regardless." If the word "irregardless" were to be used correctly, it means: regarding, heeding, taking into consideration, mindful."
- I agree Scotty. However, irregardless of how you feel about the situation, verbal guttersnipe will continue their assault on the English language and we will all be made to suffer. I suggest you start a petition in your area. Acquire as many signatures as you can and then forward to your local Congressman. Here's the link in case you need it. Oops, I meant Congress. - WOTDO
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