Re: new Klingon spelling

Quoting John Cowan <cowan@...>:

> > I've seen the meaning "spearmen" suggested.
>
> Also possible:  Common Gmc *gair- 'spear'.
>
> As for Saksaa, that's the country of the knifemen.
To me, a _sax_ isn't a _kniv_ "knife" (not to mention a _sax_ "scissors"!),
but is there any specific English term for the former?

                                                      Andreas

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