from a tiny eggcorn

Aug. 10th, 2006 11:25 am
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Been talking with folks about eggcorns since [livejournal.com profile] 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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Date: Aug. 10th, 2006 04:04 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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.

Date: Aug. 10th, 2006 04:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fflo.livejournal.com
Check out the database linked to in that article.

Date: Aug. 10th, 2006 04:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] peteralway.livejournal.com
It's interesting that you need an eggcorn to sow your wild oaks...
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