05-16-2006, 02:08 AM
I just checked Dictionary.com, and you are right. "Diverse" is related to "various" in some way or other. I immediately assumed it was a Norwegianism, because this exact "error" is extremely common in Norwegian L2 English speakers.
I was not aware of the etymology of "diverse". Thanks for illuminating me :) I'll mention it to my supervisor (whose main field is Middle English).
I was not aware of the etymology of "diverse". Thanks for illuminating me :) I'll mention it to my supervisor (whose main field is Middle English).
