from a tiny eggcorn

[fflo]

Been talking with folks about eggcorns since languagelog got (back) into the subject lately. Then this a.m. Arthur brought me the word mondegreen.

O, fecund & wondrous life!

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[peteralway.livejournal.com]

There is a filk singing group called Lady Mondegreen. A very apt name, actually.

Now to follow up on you eggcorns link...

...well I'll be plumb doggied--I never knew there was a word for it.

[fflo.livejournal.com]

Check out the database linked to in that article.

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

It's interesting that you need an eggcorn to sow your wild oaks...

[infinitepresent.livejournal.com]

so that's what you call those!!!

my life is now a little more complete.

[vjsmom.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the links! What fun!