Friday, December 6, 2013

2 Syllable Cat + 3 Syllable Letter = (CR # 230)

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MUTTS
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W  (Double U)   has, of all the letters in our alphabet, the only cumbrous name,
the names of the others being monosyllabic.

There can be no doubt, however, that by simplifying the name of  W  
(calling it "wow," for example) our civilization could be,
if not promoted, at least better endured.
Ambrose Bierce
The Devil's Dictionary
                                               
                               














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Footnote
The next  Ambrose Bierce page is here.
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