fag out

[Arnold M. Zwicky]

On Apr 7, 2007, at 11:29 AM, Larry Horn wrote:

> One factor that Arnold, in his otherwise characteristically
> comprehensive and convincing analysis, doesn't mention is that the
> dative here, which looks at first glance like a (non-argument)
> benefactive, is an oddly flagged MALefactive or adversative.

well, i wasn't intending to give a complete analysis, only enough to
make my point (and ask my questions).  i had of course noticed the
adversative dative.

maybe i'll add a digression for Language Log on the syntax of WimpOut.

>   ... By the way, if Billy Packer honestly believes that (Charlie Rose
> aside) nobody who has ever been "voted one of the most eligible
> bachelors" is gay, as he seems to be claiming, he's much more naive
> than I'd have guessed.

he might actually believe that he knows them when he sees them.

arnold

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