Re: Re; Ergativity

John Cowan wrote:
> There's a Christmas carol, "The Holly and the Ivy", whose chorus goes:
>
>         Oh, the rising of the Sun,
>         And the running of the deer;
>         The playing of the merry organ,
>         Sweet singing in the choir.
Are 'deer' and 'choir' supposed to rhyme in that?

--
Tristan                  <kesuari@...>

C: I'm sick of hearing about personal responsibility!
    I've already *done* my part to make the world a
    better place to live.
H: Really?
C: Sure! I was *born*!
H: Oh yes, I forgot to thank you.
C: Join the club!
                                --Calvin and Hobbes

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