Bonnie Blue in Wales

The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity. -- Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951)

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Solecism

A solecism is a mistake in the use of language, or more generally an offence against good manners or etiquette: To say 'seasonal' when you mean 'seasonable' is a solecism. Pouring tea from your cup into the saucer to cool it is a solecism. (Dictionary of English)

Attention Class!
Stop Abusing the Language.

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