memo

[fox]

to:  english speakers
from:  fox
re:  homophones, again

everyone please note:

CALLUS, n.:  a pad of toughened skin such as may be found on the hands of people who do a lot of manual work.
CALLUSED, v. part. or adj.:  1.  characterized by the presence of one or more calluses.  2.  having caused calluses.
CALLOUS, adj.:  1.  unfeeling, emotionless, without sympathy.  2.  (infreq.) callused.
CALLOUSED, adj.:  NOT A WORD.

thank you.

signed,
fox

Comments

[ellen-fremedon.livejournal.com]

Yes. And word.

[darthfox.livejournal.com]

long time since i got prescriptive, but damn (http://www.livejournal.com/users/rageprufrock/197520.html), you know? i mean, get meta with the characters not only knowing but pointing out the lay/lie difference, but then turn around and bring 'calloused'? grar!

some time i may get going on ordnance vs. ordinance, but i'll have to get really worked up for that. :-)