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Jackson6612 Posted 16 years ago
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Able was I ere I saw Elba
What does the palindrome "Able was I ere I saw Elba" mean? Able was I, before I saw Elba = I was okay before I saw or came to Elba, in reference to Napolean's exile to Elba. Is my deciphering correct? Please let me know. Thanks.
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Yes, that's about it. '. A lengthy palindrome that makes reasonable sense is rare.
- Yes, that's about it.
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- A lengthy palindrome that makes reasonable sense is rare.
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Yes, that's about it. Or 'I was successful before...'. A lengthy palindrome that makes reasonable sense is rare.
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