03-29-2004, 04:25 PM
Hi,
Worcester: yum
West Chester (Shire), written Worcester and pronounced Wooster. The most rational word in the English language, proving beyond any reasonable doubt that any combination of letters in English can be silent and the rest pronounced at will. Any language that has the concept of spelling is a prime candidate for reform -- or abandonment :)
But I love that anchovy sauce -- modern day garum ;)
--Pete
PS Another favorite, Taliaferro
Worcester: yum
West Chester (Shire), written Worcester and pronounced Wooster. The most rational word in the English language, proving beyond any reasonable doubt that any combination of letters in English can be silent and the rest pronounced at will. Any language that has the concept of spelling is a prime candidate for reform -- or abandonment :)
But I love that anchovy sauce -- modern day garum ;)
--Pete
PS Another favorite, Taliaferro
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