Originally Posted By: of troy
well, english as an advantage, its a thief! when there are idea's that we can't encapsulate in a single work, (and others have) we steal their word.

sometimes a word like amuk is softened down in meaning, other words like boondocks keep pretty close to orginal meaning.


The meanings of all words are in a continuous state of transition;
words have no ultimate meanings they only serve a function. ~

Last edited by themilum; 06/11/07 09:05 PM.