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ArchivesThere's no etymological connection - that's what I mean by name book error...
in reply to a message by Satu
Nor do I know anyone in the UK who uses Jacques for Jack or vice-versa. Perhaps they do in Northern mainland Europe?
The connection between Jack and John is still well known in the UK (although it is not as well understood in the States).
Some books claim that Alice means 'truth' - it doesn't. Just because books claim it and people repeat it, doesn't mean there's a connection. It means there is an error.
I would differentiate here; perhaps you would not. Certainly, producing a PhD. has sharpened my perspective on this :)
The connection between Jack and John is still well known in the UK (although it is not as well understood in the States).
Some books claim that Alice means 'truth' - it doesn't. Just because books claim it and people repeat it, doesn't mean there's a connection. It means there is an error.
I would differentiate here; perhaps you would not. Certainly, producing a PhD. has sharpened my perspective on this :)
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With all due respect, Merriment...
I've been pretty much in your corner all along in this debate. But pulling out the PhD by no means indicates that your perspective may be sharper than someone else's. :)
It merely means that you've done your homework. (And commendably so).
Ya know... Here in the U.S., we who have degrees have a saying about what the abbreviations of said degrees might be taken to stand for. Just so's we don't start thinking too highly of ourselves. :)
BS = Bull Shit
MS = More Shit (Hey, that's mine!)
PhD = Piled High and Deep
:)
-- Nanaea
I've been pretty much in your corner all along in this debate. But pulling out the PhD by no means indicates that your perspective may be sharper than someone else's. :)
It merely means that you've done your homework. (And commendably so).
Ya know... Here in the U.S., we who have degrees have a saying about what the abbreviations of said degrees might be taken to stand for. Just so's we don't start thinking too highly of ourselves. :)
BS = Bull Shit
MS = More Shit (Hey, that's mine!)
PhD = Piled High and Deep
:)
-- Nanaea
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Eheu!
The PhD thing was more of an explanation of my perspective (given I've not submitted it yet, it would be a little foolish to boast about it). Names are a hobby for most people - for me, they were my job for 4 years.
Currently my PhD. is indeed piled high and deep on my desk - 340 pages of best recycling material :)
First final draft to my supervisor today....
ps. What do BA Hons, MPhil and MA Cantab stand for?
('cos those are my current letters)
You can make it up.....be evil.
The PhD thing was more of an explanation of my perspective (given I've not submitted it yet, it would be a little foolish to boast about it). Names are a hobby for most people - for me, they were my job for 4 years.
Currently my PhD. is indeed piled high and deep on my desk - 340 pages of best recycling material :)
First final draft to my supervisor today....
ps. What do BA Hons, MPhil and MA Cantab stand for?
('cos those are my current letters)
You can make it up.....be evil.
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Congrats on nearing the completion of the doctorate, no doubt well-earned as evidenced by your many scholarly contributions to this board.
As for what the other degrees might stand for... I may be evil, but I'm by no means that creative. ;)
-- Nanaea
As for what the other degrees might stand for... I may be evil, but I'm by no means that creative. ;)
-- Nanaea
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