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I'll take J.
Well, live carefully, vote dangerously.(maybe the other way around) I'll take the cheerful one too: let it B
Originally Posted By: Alex WilliamsI don't buy the capitalization of "Post and Beam" so (A) is out.
Yeah I worried about that too, but none of the others seemed any better. I chose it because of the (probably faux) etymological potential from "frame" and "poled" but no doubt that's what the daffynitionist intended and I have fallen into their clever trap.Quote:I like (B)'s directness.
That would have been my second or third guess. It's simple and there's nothing in it that is not "dictionary-like." I suspect you are right.Quote:I don't believe "the setting" in (C).
Maybe, but I think it's in the top three of possibilities. Again because of the frame (fram) involved.Quote:I don't believe (D) because I don't think raspberry wine would have a unique name for storage rooms over other types of vinoculture.
Nor would it be fermented in a room, but in a container.Quote:The wording of (E) lacks a certain 'dictionary flavor.'
I doubt that there would be a word specifically for the bottom jaw of the 'clamp.' Nor is it really a 'clamp' that is used, but more like a hydraulic claw or grabber. I live in a logging area, though I suppose it doesn't necessarily mean I would have heard the term, but I haven't.Quote:(F) is attractive but I just read a long passage in Patrick O'Brian this week about winding ropes and there was no mention of the term.
It's called a windlass isn't it?Maybe it is, it's not bad. Great minds think alike perhaps? But is it yours and another daffynitionist or yours and Mr Webster or Collins?Quote:(G) has just the sort of faux dictionary language that I like to employ in my fake definitions. Then again maybe it is true.Quote:(H) is another too-jocular entry IMO. (I) is vague -- what game is referred to?
I hesitated over I - is the game called 'tables'? It's just wacky enough to be the real definition though.Quote:(J) does not jive with my [limited] musical knowledge.
It's possible, but I agree not likely.Quote:I cast my vote for (B) .
I have a horrile suspicion you may be right.
Last edited by The Pook; 08/08/08 01:02 AM.
It "feels" like an action.Either B or i. Going for i.
One day at a time does it fine
You may be interested in this 'Post' containing some other very funny daffynitions:
Washington Posts
A) Definition in plural for an entry in singular. I don't think so.
B) This looks like a possibility.
C) Ditto.
D) Seems like letting them sit around would just let them get moldy. I don't think so.
E) Another possibility.
F) Ditto.
G) Resumed?! Resumed?! Maybe, but ...
H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...
I) Has to be a specific gasme. Onliest candidate for the name of the game is tables. Again, maybe, but.
J) Also a possibility.
I mo go with J.
Originally Posted By: FaldageA) Definition in plural for an entry in singular. I don't think so.
Yes I missed the bleeding obvious there I think. (hits forehead) Doh!Quote:E) Another possibility. F) Ditto.
But why would a CLIPPER ship have any different kind of rope winding mechanism than any other sailing ship? Nup.Quote:G) Resumed?! Resumed?! Maybe, but ...
Resumed is a good word. Resumption of land does refer to where governments take private land and pay compensation to build a freeway or a public utility or railway or whatever.Quote:H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...
Pigs might fly...?
>Has to be a specific gasme. Onliest candidate for the name of the game is tables.
pl. tables, formerly the ordinary name of BACKGAMMON (Obs. since c 1750)
I like E.
Quote:H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...
Polder framed cow?
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