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From: "Daniel44" <Daniel44@...>
To: <CONLANG@...>
Sent: 27 April 2001 10:40
Subject: Metaphors and Uusisuom
> As to confusing meanings, well speakers understand what is meant from
> context. If you use 'hanti' in the context of gardening, it's pretty clear
> you mean 'flowering', whereas talking about your habitat in Boston would
> make it clear you meant 'living'.
My flowers are /hanti/ in my garden.
Hypothesis disproven.
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Fabian
The human didn't notice. Did other cats have this problem with their pets?