This is an extract from the definition of Lexicographer, from Samuel Johnson's A Dictionary of English Language (1755).
A, Amen, folio 79r
The Book of Kells is written in Latin. The letters J, K, U ans W were not used by the Romans; they were added in the middle ages. J was created form the letter I while U and W were developed from V. Q was used only before a U which was followed by a vowel. The letter Y was adopted from Greek.
Totally awesome... as mail usually is. And sometimes is also funny...
Postcards sent by Laura (the UK).
I had to look up what 'drudge' means (and who the author was) and I think the description amazingly correct, and it makes me wonder: did he mean to describe it in honestness or - with a kind of self-reflection - cynical?
ReplyDeleteI worked as lexicographer during some time, and I completely agree with the definition. Especially with the word "harmless" :)
DeleteWow, that lexicographer definition is quite harsh :)
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of cards, love the not-Alice one.
I think it is the most curious Alice-related postcard I have got!
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