Word Game: Language-Related Clues and Lingustic Q&A

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The discussion revolves around a word game focused on language-related clues and linguistic questions. Participants share clues about words, engage in guessing, and explore the etymology and meanings of various terms, including those from different languages and historical contexts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces a word game involving clues about language-related words, encouraging others to participate and ask questions about linguistics.
  • Another participant attempts to guess a word related to a lung disease, questioning the clues provided and seeking clarification on the consonant cluster mentioned.
  • Several participants express the need for additional clues to aid in guessing, indicating uncertainty about the hints given.
  • Discussion includes various guesses for words based on clues, with some participants noting the difficulty of the clues and the need for fair play in guessing.
  • Participants explore the historical context of words like "sinople" in heraldry and its obscure nature, with some expressing frustration over the difficulty of the game.
  • There are multiple guesses for words related to the clues, with some participants referencing their sources or prior knowledge of the terms.
  • One participant mentions the connection between the word "sabot" and its historical context during the industrial revolution, explaining its etymology.
  • Another participant brings up the word "dumbledore," linking it to J.R.R. Tolkien and discussing its archaic usage.
  • Participants continue to share clues and guesses, with some expressing confusion over the intended meanings and sounds referenced in the clues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the format of the game and the sharing of clues, but there is no consensus on some of the specific words or meanings being discussed, leading to multiple competing guesses and interpretations.

Contextual Notes

Some clues are noted to be particularly obscure or difficult, leading to reliance on external sources for guesses. The discussion reflects varying levels of familiarity with linguistic terminology and historical context.

  • #31
You got it - dumbledore. A pretty archaic word - I wonder how JK Rowling came across it...
 
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  • #32
Well I can't honestly claim it since I only used Dumbledore as a clue and didn't realize it was the word!
 
  • #33
I seem to recall that J.R.R. Tolkien used "dumbledore" for bumblebee in one of his poems.

But then again, he loved archaic words, calling spiders addercups on occasion..
 
  • #34
Since SA has declined, may I offer another, easier word?
hide or exude
 
  • #35
turbo-1 said:
Since SA has declined, may I offer another, easier word?
hide or exude

Could it be secrete?
 
  • #36
selfAdjoint said:
Could it be secrete?
Yep! The honor is yours...
 
  • #37
turbo-1 said:
Yep! The honor is yours...

Just a quicky, stuck speedy.
 
  • #38
How about "fast"
 
  • #39
turbo-1 said:
How about "fast"

Absolutely right! Your turn.
 
  • #40
Here's another:

stinky order
 
  • #41
hint: grade
 
  • #42
hint: put a comma between "stinky" and "order"
 
  • #43
I don't really know what you're looking for, but does it have something to do with rank?
 
  • #44
Rank is the word. You're on deck.
 
  • #45
Woohoo! Okay, try this one.

In this language, English speakers might refer to themselves with disgust if they mispronounce this sound. (So what's the language and one of the names of the sound?)
 
  • #46
How about "Feh!" = Yiddish interjection.
 
  • #47
turbo-1 said:
How about "Feh!" = Yiddish interjection.
No, but that's interesting. The sound I'm thinking of is part of a very common word that literally refers to the person who says it.
 
  • #48
It's a Germanic language.
 
  • #49
English speakers might refer to themselves with disgust if they mispronounce this sound.
This is confusing to me. If it's a sound, I am guessing that means one syllable? :confused:

Then how can one refer to oneself with disgust in one syllable.

I can think of something like 'blech', but I am probably in the wrong direction.

or do you mean 'Ich' (Deutsch) pronounced as 'Ick'?
 
  • #50
Astronuc said:
or do you mean 'Ich' (Deutsch) pronounced as 'Ick'?
Yep, I was thinking of the voiceless palatal fricative [ç] in the German word ich (I) being pronounced as a [k], giving English ick. Several things seem to come together to make it a common mistake. I just made (and am still making when not careful) the mistake myself. :biggrin:

Your turn. :smile:
 
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  • #51
It might be the Neo-Norwegian "Eg" (which means "I") (It is pronounced roughly as "egg", but with a long vowel)
 
  • #52
With one endowed, one can build it and support an Empire.
 
  • #53
Can I support an umpire with that endowment as well?
 
  • #54
I am sure one could.
 
  • #55
Peace!

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  • #56
Lisa! said:
Peace!
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That would work, but that is not the word. I was thinking of something more in terms of substance or material.
 
  • #57
Astronuc said:
With one endowed, one can build it and support an Empire.
This is too difficult.
You can be endowed with an inheritance, dowry, or other things.

But what help is it in any of this in order to build&support an Empire?? :confused:
 
  • #58
Financial endowment.
 
  • #59
How about "Foundation"?
 
  • #60
That's it! You're up turbo.
 

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