[HPforGrownups] Lizards & Thanksgiving, Musings (OT)

[John Walton]

No: HPFGUIDX 6054

>> I am certain you are speaking in jest, well-aware that Salem drowned and
>> hung her witches,
> 
> <usage mode/on>
> " 'Hanged' is most appropriate for official executions,...but 'hung' is also
> used. 'Hung' is more appropriate for less formal hangings." (out of Webster's,
> examples deleted). Soooo, depending on the formality of the proceedings,
> Caius,
> wouldn't the witches have been hanged?
> 
> Even as I accept that all languages change, I bemoan the everpresent creep of
> regularity into the wonderful, weird, strong English verbs. Alas.
> <usage mode/off>
> 
> --Amanda

::sticks tongue out:: Spot the editor! ::points at Amanda:: Heheheheheeee...

--John, in very childish mode today :)
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John "there really is a monster!" Walton     john at walton.to    ICQ: 96203920

George Bush: Electile Dysfunction complicated by Premature Congratulations.

Don't blame me -- I voted for Gore.
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