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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Page 4 of 4 1 2 3 4 wrung again #81006 09/21/02 04:57 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,533 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,533 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA Well, well. NI3 agrees with That Other Dictionary we were just talking about, and says the past tense of "wring" is "wrung." Wrought means shaped "by artistry or effort," according to them. Live and learn. Anybody know what OED says? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: wrung again #81007 09/21/02 05:41 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,858 W wwh Carpal Tunnel wwh Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,858 The special thing about wrought iron is that it is made of soft steel, which is extremely malleable, so smith can show off by adding decorative twists and bends not possible with cast iron. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Wring out your dead #81008 09/21/02 05:44 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,661 Chicago musick Carpal Tunnel musick Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,661 Chicago Anybody know what OED says? I could care less! I'm really trying... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Wring out your dead #81009 09/21/02 07:31 PM Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 742 Akina S sjm old hand sjm old hand S Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 742 Akina >I'm really trying... But do you manage to be so without really trying? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Wring out your dead #81010 09/21/02 07:44 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,858 W wwh Carpal Tunnel wwh Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,858 "I'm really trying." Why be difficult, when with just a little more offort you can be impossible. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter It sounds like I'm choking on something... #81011 09/21/02 08:06 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,661 Chicago musick Carpal Tunnel musick Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 2,661 Chicago Not that I want to recreate the descript/prescript arguement here... on the contrary. In this case, they both win - whether or not the Omnipotent Exclusionary Dictationers decide to accept its usage.Just think, this could all be a moot point Who are we to dam wolfaholicodoc's (or my) creative juices? How long does it take before slang (or dialect) becomes an actual word? I say it's immediate! ------------------- In my office, there's a sign that says "If you're grouchy, irritable or just plain mean, there will be a 10$ charge for putting up with you. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: 100 Words #81012 09/21/02 08:11 PM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 Faldage Carpal Tunnel Faldage Carpal Tunnel Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 13,803 wring, strong verb of class III: wringan, wrang, (ge)wrungen work, weak verb of class 1 wyrcan, worhte, worht worhte, through the magic of metathesis, became wrought. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: 100 Words #81013 09/21/02 08:16 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,858 W wwh Carpal Tunnel wwh Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 13,858 What hath God wrought? Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter wringing my hands one last time #81014 09/21/02 11:35 PM Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,533 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA W wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel wofahulicodoc Carpal Tunnel W Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 10,533 Likes: 1 Worcester, MA work, weak verb of class 1 wyrcan, worhte, worht worhte, through the magic of metathesis, became wrought. I understand what you're saying; still, it sounds like witchcraft (for the obvious reason) whenever I read that derivation. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Page 4 of 4 1 2 3 4 Moderated by  Jackie  Hop To General Topics ------  Information and announcements  Q&A about words  Wordplay and fun  Words and languages in schools  Miscellany  Weekly Themes  Looking for (writers, speakers,... (Old) Weekly themes. 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