Posted by John Nichols on July 27, 2005 at 15:41:11 from 165.91.196.16 user Mcneacail.
In Reply to: scan for THRUTCH and SCROW posted by Ed Kiser on July 26, 2005 at 22:11:06:
I tried an experiment last night at home. I got out PM and read the first few chapters. I marked any words that were novel and I thought might be of limited presence in the OED. I then checked the 20 words and at least one was not in the OED and several were not referenced in this century. I also found that only Great Northern and SW were listed as references in the OED and yet PP was cited once. So I need to send a correction to that entry.
Anyway I now have a challenge - read all the AR books and submit the word list. Should be fun.
John:
Dear Peter: Further to your immediate thoughts on experiments at home: I assure you I would not tell you about those types of experiments. You can rest easy in your recliner, smoking your pipe, and comfy in your slippers, with your trusty lab at your side, PM shading your eyes from the moon's harsh glare, having been reassured as to the sanctity of marriage and this board.
JMN