Still more unusual verbs

[kellyrfineman]

As promised in my mid-day post, here are five more "unusual verbs", formed by taking the names of famous authors, then finding (and in some cases modifying slightly) quotes they wrote to define what their name would mean if used as a verb. And yes, I started this nonsense in response to a suggestion from writerjenn in the comments to yesterday's post about

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[kellyrfineman]

Thank 'ee!

I am also in utter adoration - in today's mail was a galley of Eyes Like Stars, and I'm already in love. *sigh*

[robinellen]

Excellent -- I'm so enjoying these :)

[kellyrfineman]

It turns out to be a very fun and intellectually stimulating exercise. Perhaps you can do one for Tolle?

[robinellen]

Ohhh, great idea! Perhaps I'll come up with one for Tuesday (it may take me that long, heh).

[kellyrfineman]

A word of advice/assistance? *looks around to make sure no one's listening* Check out Wikiquote.

[lorrainemt]

These are great, Kelly!

To begin in delight and end in wisdom--I love it.

[kellyrfineman]

That particular definition comes from his description of writing a poem. The entire essay is pretty marvelous, if you ever have the time or inclination to read it.

[jamarattigan]

Eeee! Love these. Thanks for the Tolkien and Rowling, especially. :)

[kellyrfineman]

You're most welcome!

[kellyrfineman]

Goodness. Turns out there's a very good reason not to actually use these names as verbs after all! (I had to scroll repeatedly in order to understand that sentence!)