Latin corrections - Note for the Lexicon (was Re: Hogwart's Motto, help!)

[Steve Vander Ark]

No: HPFGUIDX 21368

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., rcraigharman at h... wrote:
> ** Although "relashio" is clearly not a Latin word with that "sh", 
it
> still has the same form, and I assume that this was an anglicised
> spelling of the Italian "rilascio" - to release, to relax, to issue.
> Perhaps Steve could include this possible etymology in the Lexicon.


I changed it this afternoon. I really appreciate input on those 
etymologies. I study Latin for many years, but that was about 25 
years ago. My two Latin dictionaries aren't the best, either. 

By the way, in regard to Alohomora, "mora" means obstacle, so perhaps 
we're part way there? 

Steve Vander Ark
The Harry Potter Lexicon
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