[Lexicog] Why the English language is hard to learn

[Mali Translation]

Peter,

Thank you for your terrific examples. I need at least
to acknowledge you publicly before suggesting that
we move the exchange off-list because some might
think it is not directly lexicography-related.

Fritz



On 25/04/2004 14:28, Mali Translation wrote:

>Reasons Why The English Language Is Hard To Learn:
>...
>Any other examples?
>
>
Peter Kirk replied:

Presumably in

>8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
>
the first bass is intended to be a fish rather than a stringed
instrument (either double bass or bass guitar).

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Fritz, I am content with your content. If you resent a message, I don't
resent it. You are well read, you must read all the time.

--
Peter Kirk
peter at qaya.org (personal)
peterkirk at qaya.org (work)
http://www.qaya.org/






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