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OP Some time ago, we had a discussion on the connotations that can go with right and left. zmjezhd's mention of Low Franconian made me realize that very often, if I see low-something, I think lesser, not as good; and that if I see high-something, I'll think lofty, better. Am I the only one who does this, and if not, how did high and low come to carry these overtones of better/not so good?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Highs and Lows Jackie 04/20/07 03:51 PM Re: Highs and Lows zmjezhd 04/20/07 04:25 PM Re: Highs and Lows BranShea 04/20/07 07:27 PM Re: Highs and Lows zmjezhd 04/20/07 07:41 PM Re: Highs and Lows BranShea 04/20/07 04:28 PM Re: Highs and Lows zmjezhd 04/20/07 04:50 PM Re: Highs and Lows BranShea 04/20/07 06:10 PM Re: Highs and Lows zmjezhd 04/20/07 06:24 PM Re: Highs and Lows TEd Remington 04/20/07 06:30 PM Re: Highs and Lows zmjezhd 04/20/07 08:12 PM
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