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in reply to a message by Aedh
The fact that it was used in a sci-fi programme has nothing to do with whether that meaning is correct.
The writers of the sci-fi show may have picked up on the false "little dark one" etymology and used it because they thought that's what it meant. That doesn't mean they were right; script-writers aren't name experts and there's no reason why they would know what constituted etymological accuracy and what was simply a misunderstood etymology, or even made up nonsense.
The writers of the sci-fi show may have picked up on the false "little dark one" etymology and used it because they thought that's what it meant. That doesn't mean they were right; script-writers aren't name experts and there's no reason why they would know what constituted etymological accuracy and what was simply a misunderstood etymology, or even made up nonsense.
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just a guess, ok? like i said, i'm not really sure... :P oh well, big whoop!
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Quick Note.
We seriously look down upon guessing on this board. As we are often wont to point out, this is for people with a history of etymology and/or language to post here. Using SG-1 as a reference isn't going to fly here, same as as using a baby name site.
And, we also have really strict rules about writing in capitals and using proper punctuation so that those who speak English as an other language can understand the post.
We seriously look down upon guessing on this board. As we are often wont to point out, this is for people with a history of etymology and/or language to post here. Using SG-1 as a reference isn't going to fly here, same as as using a baby name site.
And, we also have really strict rules about writing in capitals and using proper punctuation so that those who speak English as an other language can understand the post.
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