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    • Norse Linguistic Invasion

      Posted at 1:00 pm by Michelle Joelle, on April 21, 2015

      Mere Inkling offers up a fantastic overview of the Vikings linguistic legacy. It’s enjoyable and informative, but not too overwhelming – if you’re not already interested in Norse influence on the English language, you will be after reading robstroud’s post from April 14th.

      Mere Inkling Press

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      The initial Viking incursions into England were violent, but they left a colorful linguistic legacy in their wake.

      Victims of the onslaught, like the unfortunate monks of Lindisfarne, paid a steep price, but the Norse eventually became farmers and craftsmen like the people they initially displaced.

      Their contribution to the British gene pool was small, as was their donation to the English language, but it was not insignificant.

      Some of the words fit the Viking mystique. Klubba becomes club (as in the weapon, not the association). Rannsaka may have initially meant searching the house for something like your missing keys, but the English experienced it as ransack. And slatra transfers into slaughter. The original word means “to butcher,” and one wonders if it originally applied to meal preparation. It so, the decades of Norse raids modified that focus.

      Other adopted words arose from the more peaceful pursuits of the Scandinavians. Bylög meant…

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      Posted in The Waste Book | 0 Comments | Tagged Inklings, language, linguistics, mere inkling, Norse, reblog, vikings
    • Sciency Words: Anthropocene

      Posted at 12:00 pm by Michelle Joelle, on April 10, 2015

      In lieu of this week’s entry into the Philosopher’s Lexicon, I invite you to tai a look at Planet Pailly’s series “Sciency Words”. This particular entry on the word “anthropocene” certainly invites philosophical contemplation. Enjoy!

      Planet Pailly

      Today’s post is part of a special series here on Planet Pailly called Sciency Words. Every Friday, we take a look at a new and interesting scientific term to help us all expand our scientific vocabularies together. Today’s word is:

      ANTHROPOCENE

      As recently as 2012, scientists have confirmed there is life on Earth. Do not underestimate the effect life can have on a planet. Do not underestimate the even greater effect of intelligent life.

      Ap02 Life on Earth

      The term Anthropocene is a fairly new addition to the scientific lexicon. It’s still unclear whether or not the term will stick.

      Anthropocene loosely refers to the era of Earth’s geological history when human beings (anthropos is Greek for human) have had the greatest geological impact on the planet.

      How have we impacted the geology of our planet? Just think of all the digging we do. Think of all the minerals we’ve extracted from Earth’s…

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      Posted in Series | 2 Comments | Tagged anthropocene, definitions, lexicon, reblog, sciency words, words
    • Guest Post: A Tour Guide to Classic Arthurian Literature

      Posted at 3:32 am by Michelle Joelle, on April 3, 2015

      Here’s another great mini-syllabus for you to enjoy. This one is on Arthurian Literature, and it’s written by author Suzannah Rowntree, writer of the wonderful blog, Vintage Novels, guest posted on Book Geeks Anonymous, another wonderful blog. Check it out, and join me in learning all about Arthur.

      Book Geeks Anonymous

      Greetings, booklings! Today, I’m handing the reins over to Suzannah Rowntree, curator of the wonderful blog, Vintage Novels. Suzannah is the author of four books, the latest of which is Pendragon’s Heir, a historical fantasy based on the legends of King Arthur. If you, like me, are a newcomer to the Arthurian realm, Suzannah here will get you acquainted with some of the great works of Arthurian literature. Now without further ado . . . .

      A Tour Guide to Classic Arthurian Literature

      by Suzannah Rowntree

      Hello, folks! Before we start the tour this morning, I had better introduce myself. I’m Suzannah Rowntree, inveterate medievalist, proprietor of the book review blog Vintage Novels, and proud author of a bouncing new book, Pendragon’s Heir, which made its debut to the thunderous applause of my immediate family and friends last Thursday. I wouldn’t exactly call myself an expert…

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      Posted in The Waste Book | 0 Comments | Tagged Arthur, Arthurian literature, king arthur, reblog, Suzannah Rowntree, syllabus
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