ram's-horn
ram's horn n _PHONOLOGY_ for _ram's horn_ Why long vowel of _rames_ changed to short vowel in _ram's-horn_ The extra syllable(s) in the compound or derived word led to the well-know rhythmic shortening of English, which we have in paring such as _sheep/shepherd_ . Note that _rame_ is...
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| Summary: | ram's horn n _PHONOLOGY_ for _ram's horn_ Why long vowel of _rames_ changed to short vowel in _ram's-horn_ The extra syllable(s) in the compound or derived word led to the well-know rhythmic shortening of English, which we have in paring such as _sheep/shepherd_ . Note that _rame_ is shortened to _ram_ in the compound noun _ram-line_ (see OED) ,a line stretched from the middle of the stern-post to the middle of the stern and used to line up the frame- work ( i.e. the rames ) of a boat when being built . Note that the OED is unsure of the 'ram' in _ram-line_. Used I Used I Not used This belongs to a series of cards, numbered R_3294 to R_13303. |
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