>> Some of the weaslier (new word?) >> *more weasely* :))) > > > >On what grounds? >
Mine :))) Your rule >"adjectives of one or two syllables took on the -er ending in >comparative case" > doesn't apply here. The root word 'weasel' is a descriptive noun pertaining to, erm, shall we say, the subject in question (not wishing to cast aspersions on insurances agents particularly - all subsets of commerce seem to have their share of 'weasels'). 'Weasely' is a made-up adjective - 'more weasely' carries more emphasis - and it sounds better. So it is clearly an invention, we could spell it 'weasel-y' - if we wanted... ;) 'more excellent' - redundant - but useful for emphasis - anyone trouble themselves with the less-than-excellent film, Bill and Ted's Most Excellent Adventure - ? (party on..). :p -- bye for now Bev in Sooke, BC (on Vancouver Island, west coast of Canada) Cdn. floral bobbins www.woodhavenbobbins.com To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
