See what you mean, yet....

Quick Index Board Index Home FAQ Site Map

View thread | Previous message | Next message

See what you mean, yet.... Written by Mandy N (1/28/2006 8:36 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I don't think these are disrespecful terms, penned by Laraine

... I interpreted 'mistress' as disrespectful here as the knight would not drink but 'sighed and crossed himself and was rising from the board'.
Manfred then assured him he spoke in jest.

In the second example Manfred appears to hold a mistress above wife.

Well, the term of mistress did have a number of meanings in the mid C18th.

Sorry !

Previous message | Next message | Board index

Ch.3: Changing meanings of words Line (1/28/2006 10:42 a.m.)

Thanks, everybody! (nfm) Line (1/28/2006 9:43 p.m.)
Mistress. Mandy N (1/28/2006 5:05 p.m.)
- I don't think these are disrespecful terms Laraine (1/28/2006 7:40 p.m.)
  - See what you mean, yet.... Mandy N (1/28/2006 8:36 p.m.)
    - Yes, the knights' reaction... Line (1/28/2006 9:52 p.m.)
Secured, several Martha Grace (1/28/2006 4:57 p.m.)
Management LaurieC (1/28/2006 11:39 a.m.)
Hospital Golda (1/28/2006 10:56 a.m.)

Groupread is maintained by Myretta with WebBBS 3.21.

View thread | Previous message | Next message Board index

- Jane Austen | Republic of Pemberley -

Quick Index

Home

Site Map

JAInfo