From: Aron Wall (aron_at_wall.org)
Date: Wed Feb 27 2002 - 13:36:56 PST
Aron Wall wrote: > Jonathan Van Matre wrote: > > > Ah! The joys of etymology. As I consult m-w.com, I find the following luscious tidbit of information: > > > > "Main Entry: 1pe·cu·liar > > Pronunciation: pi-'kyül-y&r > > Function: adjective > > Etymology: Middle English peculier, from Latin peculiaris of private property, special, from peculium private property, from pecu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle" > > > > Isn't it delightful that the word peculiar derives from one of the most mundane of modern animals? > > > > Therefore, all Fantasy Rules will make reference to cattle, in honor of the humble bovine origins of the term peculiar. > > > > Moo! > > Validity: TRUE > Style: Well, I suppose this is a little amusing. +1 > > The Wizard -- Rule Date: 2002-02-27 21:36:59 GMT
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