A Gift of Coins
Obscure Word used around Holiday Present-Silver40 total reviews
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I never heard about this word present-silver and you put it nicely in a poem as a Christmas present. Good luck with the contest and thank you for sharing.
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I never heard about this word present-silver and you put it nicely in a poem as a Christmas present. Good luck with the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019
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Thank you for your review!
Comment from Patty Palmer
This is interesting. I've never heard the word before. Present silver! I'm going to enjoy seeing my kid's faces when I tell them they're getting present silver for Christmas!
Patty
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This is interesting. I've never heard the word before. Present silver! I'm going to enjoy seeing my kid's faces when I tell them they're getting present silver for Christmas!
Patty
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019
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Thank you for your review! They will enjoy the message and gift!
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You're welcome!
Patty
Comment from AvL
I must object! The phrase "present-silver" is precisely that: a phrase that comprises two very common, well-known words. The author is saying that the juxtaposition of these two words gives us a new word.
Shall we accept this composite neologism? Shall we include this curious "coinage" in the OED? Five silver coins for this poem.
AvL
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I must object! The phrase "present-silver" is precisely that: a phrase that comprises two very common, well-known words. The author is saying that the juxtaposition of these two words gives us a new word.
Shall we accept this composite neologism? Shall we include this curious "coinage" in the OED? Five silver coins for this poem.
AvL
Comment Written 11-Dec-2019
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AvL. Probe. Telegraph.com.uk for authentication....
Comment from Dancemom
This is a good entry for the 797 holiday contest. You have successfully used the correct syllable count. I have never heard of present-silver before, so you taught me something new. Great job and thank you for sharing.
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This is a good entry for the 797 holiday contest. You have successfully used the correct syllable count. I have never heard of present-silver before, so you taught me something new. Great job and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
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Thank yoy
Comment from Daniel Dalke
This is a good contest entry. Good job of meeting the contest guidelines. I also liked your use of "salver" for some thyme and additional non-mainstream terminology.
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This is a good contest entry. Good job of meeting the contest guidelines. I also liked your use of "salver" for some thyme and additional non-mainstream terminology.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
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Daniel, thank you!
Comment from Gail Denham
Good word - unfortuantely for some of the older g.kids this year that's what we must give - since we have no idea what they like anymore - as they grow older. And I guess that's ok - cuz they can buy what they want.
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Good word - unfortuantely for some of the older g.kids this year that's what we must give - since we have no idea what they like anymore - as they grow older. And I guess that's ok - cuz they can buy what they want.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Gail, thank you for the generous six-star review, we too are stumped on grandkids gifting so we are doing Barnes and Noble gift cards. :)
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hello anon, this is very well done. I've not seen a 7/9/7 before and the subject you had to write about is quite difficult I think. You did very well and the added picture is a good choice. Good Luck - regards Dorothy
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Hello anon, this is very well done. I've not seen a 7/9/7 before and the subject you had to write about is quite difficult I think. You did very well and the added picture is a good choice. Good Luck - regards Dorothy
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Dorothy, thank you!
Comment from Ogden
I was curious enough about 'present-silver' to consult Alexa, but her shrug didn't deter me. when my dictionaries wouldn't help, I turned to the ultimate authority, but Google must have consulted Alexa, and that was a shameful waste of a millisecond.
Is it possible that giving 'present-silver' is a family or regional practice, rather than an obscure word? You can tell me. I won't squeal.)
Don
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I was curious enough about 'present-silver' to consult Alexa, but her shrug didn't deter me. when my dictionaries wouldn't help, I turned to the ultimate authority, but Google must have consulted Alexa, and that was a shameful waste of a millisecond.
Is it possible that giving 'present-silver' is a family or regional practice, rather than an obscure word? You can tell me. I won't squeal.)
Don
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
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Don, search the Telegraph.com.uk Good source for obscure words.
Comment from Sally Law
You did a splendid job with your entry, mystery poet. I remember getting silver dollars for Christmas as a child. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sally :)
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You did a splendid job with your entry, mystery poet. I remember getting silver dollars for Christmas as a child. Sending you my best today as always, and best wishes for the upcoming contest,
Sally :)
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
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Sally, thanks! Today for us we give our eight grand kids Barnes and Noble gift cards. Can't gp wrong there, me thinks LOL
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and
presentation.
-The syllable count
and obscure word are good.
-The imagery is effective.
-I was not familiar with
this term so I appreciate
you sharing it.
-It has a nice ring to it.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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-Nice artwork and
presentation.
-The syllable count
and obscure word are good.
-The imagery is effective.
-I was not familiar with
this term so I appreciate
you sharing it.
-It has a nice ring to it.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Dec-2019
reply by the author on 10-Dec-2019
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Thank you
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You are welcome.
