Monday, February 28, 2011

Full, in J.R.R. Tolkien's words

The Quenya word for full is quanta.

The Sindarin word for full is pant (full, complete, whole).

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Full, in my words

plell : full

The Illunse word for full is plell. Plell is a unusual last name.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word full (full, filled, complete, entire), and the Latin word plenus (full, plump; satisfied).

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Song lyrics from The Auteurs

I haven't posted anything other than words for a while. How about some song lyrics?

Below are the lyrics from the song Showgirl by The Auteurs. The song was written by is sung by guitarist Luke Haines. It was The Auteurs' first single in 1992. In my opinion, it's an awesome song, interesting both musically and lyrically.

SHOWGIRL
I took a showgirl for my bride
Thought my life would be right
Took her bowling got her high
Got myself a showgirl bride
Took a job on the side
in a health shop keeps me well
Got my mantra for life
Got my karma and a showgirl bride

All my life
All her life
All our life
I married a showgirl that's for life
I married a showgirl that's for life

She can't work in the wintertime
And I can't work anytime now
Go to libraries all the while
Looking for a notice
Bide my time

All my life
All her life
All our life
I married a showgirl that's for life
I married a showgirl that's for life

I took a showgirl for my bride
Sprinkled stardust on my wife
Took her bowling got her high
Got myself a showgirl bride
Got myself a showgirl bride
Don't you recognize us?
Don't you recognize us?

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say. A video should be worth more. Here's a link to the video of The Auteurs - Showgirl on YouTube.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Empty, in J.R.R. Tolkien's words

The Quenya words for empty are cumna (empty) and lusta (void, empty).

The Sindarin word for empty is cofn (empty, void).

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Empty, in my words

vactig : empty

The Illunse word for empty is vactig.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word æmtig (empty, vacant, barren; unoccupied, without employment, free, idle), and the Latin word vacuus (empty, vacant, unoccupied; devoid of, free of).

I seem to be doing a lot of unpleasant adjectives this month. Sweet was nice; but sharp, bitter, sour and empty?

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Sweet, in J.R.R. Tolkien's words

The Quenya word for sweet is lissë (sweet; sweetness).

The Sindarin words for sweet are lend (tuneful, sweet; may be archaic) and melui (sweet; only occurs in a place name).

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Sweet, in my words

sulwe : sweet

The Illunse word for sweet is sulwe. Sulwe means star in Luo which is a language of Kenya and Tanzania. Sulwe is a unusual last name that is usually African.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word swéte (sweet, pure, fragrant, pleasant, agreeable; beloved, dear; fresh (not salt)), and the Latin word dulcis (pleasant, charming; sweet; kind, dear; soft, flattering, delightful).

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Sour, in my words

scud : sour

The Illunse word for sour is scud. Scud is a ballistic missile developed by the Soviet Union. In English scud means to race along swiftly (especially used of clouds). Scud: The Disposable Assassin is a science fiction comic and video game.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word súr (sour, tart, acid; made sour, fermented), and the Latin word acidus (acid / sour / bitter / tart; sour-smelling; soaked in vinegar).

I don't tend to use words that mean something in English, but I'll do it here.

I couldn't find words for sour in either Quenya or Sindarin.

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Bitter, in J.R.R. Tolkien's words

The Quenya word for bitter is sára.

The Sindarin word for bitter is saer.

Saturday, February 05, 2011

Bitter, in my words

amiter : bitter

The Illunse word for bitter is amiter. Amiter is a rare last name. Amiter is a bad misspelling of amateur.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word biter (bitter, sharp, cutting; stinging), and the Latin word amarus (bitter, brackish, pungent; harsh, shrill).

Thursday, February 03, 2011

Sharp, in J.R.R. Tolkien's words

The Quenya words for sharp are aica (sharp; fell, terrible, dire) and laica (keen, sharp, acute) and maica (sharp, piercing).

The Sindarin words for sharp are maeg (sharp, piercing, penetrating) and megor (sharp-pointed).

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Sharp, in my words

ascear : sharp

The Illunse word for sharp is ascear.

This word is a mixture of the Old English word scearp (sharp, having a fine edge or point, pointed, prickly; sharp to the taste, pungent, biting), and the Latin word acer (sharp, bitter, pointed, piercing, shrill).