Words have Meaning
There are certain linguistic subtleties that I have never really understood how they arose.
Slaughtered animals are 'hung', criminals are 'hanged'.
Animal stock is 'raised', children are 'reared'.
Puppies and babies are 'cute', men are 'handsome'.
(OK, I think that last was purely my father's convention, born out of his sense of dignity).
I understand that the purpose was to differentiate humans from other animals, but when and why did that become important?
Thoughts?
Slaughtered animals are 'hung', criminals are 'hanged'.
Animal stock is 'raised', children are 'reared'.
Puppies and babies are 'cute', men are 'handsome'.
(OK, I think that last was purely my father's convention, born out of his sense of dignity).
I understand that the purpose was to differentiate humans from other animals, but when and why did that become important?
Thoughts?