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On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:42:00 +0000 (UTC), "Reg Edwards"
wrote: The original English word for "Antenna" is "Aerial". Hi Reggie, The Oxford English Dictionary reveals that both terms came into identical (RF) usage in the same year: 1902... But USA citizens who imagined, as is quite normal for USA citizens, they had invented such devices, they then had to invent another naming-word in support of their claims. .... and the OED goes on to reveal that no such association to USA naming-word (curious Brit invention in that term) was made. This archaic artifact of language (naming-word construction) has its roots in "Cædmon's Hymn" written in the 6th Century. Such twinnings were often found with such examples as whale's-road (meaning the sea). When we step back to the global English perspective (there are far more English literates and speakers in India than England), it becomes obvious that aerials (which means "of the air") is an archaic affectation. One may even note the curious spelling that begs another affectation towards ærial (which would be incorrect and lead many to the wrong pronunciation). Old son, I enjoy such affectations, but reflect on how often you struggle trying to understand English - take comfort in that you are not alone. ;o) 73's Richard Clark, KB7QHC |
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