*synchronically* the same word? Why can't we say, synchronically speaking, that "infrequent" is the word's literal meaning, and that phrases like "a rare steak" are the result of a special idiomatic use of "rare"? How are we supposed to tell synchronic homonyms from synchronic idiomatic word usages? - Dan -- Daniel G. McGrath Binghamton, New York e-mail: dmcg6174[AT]gmail[DOT]com Other posts:
• Spelling of "jail" as "gaol"?
• Intro G: Where is the FAQ? • "Ish" redux • That or those team's chances? • "Urban cities"? • Synchronic analysis of "rare"? • Singular or Plural? • Arse about face numbers • Morrison: his first caring for • Morrison: go on • Morrison: nurse |