I remember a book published in the 80's by a Philip Norman with the title Your walrus hurt the one you love.
Chris -----Original Message----- From: Marcus Merrin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 13 November 2003 12:32 To: Jon Murphy Cc: Lute Net Subject: Re: Fine Nacks for Ladies Excellent! I have heard the term used by folklorists, but until now , I wodered about the etymology of "Mondegreens". In my now dimly remembered youth I owned a book of these titled "Your Walrus Hurt the One You Love", but I forget the author's name. Marcus. Jon Murphy wrote: >There is a category of sounds called "Lady Mondegreens", defined by the >American linguist (and also political commentator under his other hat) >William Safire. "They have killed the Earl of Murray, and laid him on the >green". Another in that group is "Gladly the cross-eyed bear" (Gladly the >Cross I'd bear). There are many more, but I'll leave them to you all. > > > -- //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // Marcus Merrin PhD. // EmptyAir Consulting // Linux/Unix-platform database and custom server technology // [EMAIL PROTECTED] |||||||| http://emptyair.com // (902)225-5188 (Mobile) |||||||||| (902)455-2284 (Office) ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ************************************************************************** Opening 14 November 2003 at the British Library Galleries : "Chinese Printmaking Today", artworks by leading Chinese artists 1980-2000 ************************************************************************* The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this e-mail and notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] : The contents of this e-mail must not be disclosed or copied without the sender's consent. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the British Library. The British Library does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. *************************************************************************
