Callipygian

Feb 23, 2009 12:14

I have managed to use the word callipygian in a sentence in Crimson Mask, and this pleases me greatly. Not only because its a great word, but because the sheer challenge of finding a way to use it, especially in a fantasy novel.

Writers, more than anyone else, are the keeper words and it is their duty to teach them to the next generation. A person ( Read more... )

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cypherindigo February 23 2009, 20:24:29 UTC
I can honestly say that looking at the definition made my whole day.

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desuvan February 23 2009, 23:41:47 UTC
Then my work here is done.

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saraphina_marie February 24 2009, 02:40:54 UTC
And you certainly qualify!
^_^

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cypherindigo February 24 2009, 12:03:17 UTC
Merci! I was actually thinking of your's....

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tormod February 24 2009, 17:53:19 UTC
Sir Thomas Browne (1646) refers to "Callipygæ and women largely composed behinde."

ROFLMAO. Or should I say, "my pyge off"?

"I like kalli pygae and I cannot lie..."

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desuvan February 24 2009, 23:40:36 UTC
That almost scans okay...

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