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Another example of words diverging -- Written by gianni (10/5/2011 10:26 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I found it as far as the 1792 edition, penned by Graciela

So "demean" is now pejorative, but 200 years ago it was closely tied to "demeanor", which still has the original meaning.

Recall the discovery (at least, for me) in the P&P group read last year of "develop" having diverged from its original close attachment to "envelop" (in the description of Mrs. Bennet's mind, ch. 1).

This almost as much fun as reading Austen's prose!

Well, I guess almost is overstating it :-). But it is a lot of fun.

Aww! I see we've lost the cute little quotation graphics. Will they be coming back?

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The Baronetage Cheryl (10/2/2011 10:44 p.m.)

Sir Walter's Baronetage Rachel G (10/3/2011 12:21 p.m.)
- "demean themselves" Lia (10/3/2011 12:53 p.m.)
  - Yes Rachel G (10/3/2011 2:52 p.m.)
    - I found it as far as the 1792 edition Graciela (10/4/2011 11:49 p.m.)
      - Another example of words diverging -- gianni (10/5/2011 10:26 p.m.)
      - Good catch! ;-D nfm Rachel G (10/5/2011 3:39 a.m.)
    - Interesting... Lia (10/4/2011 7:50 p.m.)
Something I find rather amusing Erica M. (10/3/2011 10:36 a.m.)
- exertions of loyalty Stephanie (10/3/2011 11:22 a.m.)
Some thoughts on being in the 'Book of Books' Barbara (10/3/2011 1:36 a.m.)
- How cool! nfm Erica (10/10/2011 8:36 a.m.)
- Interesting BarbaraB (10/3/2011 1:37 p.m.)
- Very cool, Barbara! Cheryl (10/3/2011 12:21 p.m.)
  - I did find it there Barbara (10/3/2011 2:20 p.m.)
    - Very cool - again! ;-) (nfm) Cheryl (10/3/2011 2:57 p.m.)
- Thanks for sharing this Barbara! (:D) nfm Robbin (10/3/2011 3:13 a.m.)

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