Perhaps even "aimable" instead of "amiable"

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Perhaps even "aimable" instead of "amiable" Written by Tom P2 (4/14/2008 12:13 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Book Explanitory Notes says..., penned by Elbè

In the Prunella Scales audiobook, she pronounces it "aimable" instead of "amiable". Even though that's not an authoritative source in itself, here are a couple of other little considerations to support the idea that JA may have intended "aimable".

First, according to a modern French-to-English dictionary, "amiable" (amicably) is an adverb, and "aimable" (kind, nice) is an adjective. Mr Knightley used it as an adjective.

Second, "aimable" sounds almost like "Emma-able", which opens up the slight possibility that Mr Knightley is punning on Emma's predisposition to like Frank.

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Delicacy towards the feelings of others… Robbin (4/12/2008 7:36 p.m.)

Now that the French are dispatched, how about the Scotish? Maisy (4/13/2008 5:36 p.m.)
- Old prejudice Graciela (4/13/2008 11:22 p.m.)
  - Thank you, also ;-) (nfm) Moni (4/22/2008 9:31 a.m.)
  - Thank you! :-) -nfm Maisy (4/14/2008 6:54 a.m.)
Thanks everyone! (;D) nfm Robbin (4/13/2008 5:36 a.m.)
Book Explanitory Notes says... Elbè (4/13/2008 3:09 a.m.)
- That makes sense. In addition Joan Ellen (4/14/2008 8:56 a.m.)
- Perhaps even "aimable" instead of "amiable" Tom P2 (4/14/2008 12:13 a.m.)
  - "Emma-able" - that´s good! ( ; D ) *nfm* MarianneR (4/14/2008 3:41 a.m.)
  - Good to know Ramya (4/14/2008 2:44 a.m.)
Not Politically Correct Antoinette (4/12/2008 11:01 p.m.)
Perhaps Shirley Rae (4/12/2008 10:25 p.m.)

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