French vs. "red" and "orange" (off-topic)

[Jonathan Lighter]

Whenever I'm bested in this forum, we all win.

Just don't try it too often, Sam....

JL



Sam Clements <SClements at NEO.RR.COM> wrote:
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> If I've got it correct, the word "orange" is cited in the OED PRIOR to the
> word "tawny."

Of course, finding cites in that time period, 20 years is meaningless.

I should have only said that the word "orange" appears to have been at least
used contemporaneously with "tawny."

And, I wasn't trying to best Jon on anything. Just adding info.

SC


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