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Newguest Posted 15 years ago
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Corrupt dog Latin

Hi

A certan lady was watching a coven.

Someone brought a 14 year-old-girl and said "I bring the bride", then:

... in the corrupt dog Latin that had come down to

them by word of mouth through who knew how many

ages, they replied solemnly:

‘May she find favour in his sight.’

Does "corrupt dog" just mean "corrupt"?

So in the corrupt Latin which they learned by word of mouth through many generations they said ...
  

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I've not heard of dog Latin, but here's an example of "pig Latin": eak-spay ou-yay ig-pay atin-lay?

  • I've not heard of dog Latin, but here's an example of "pig Latin": eak-spay ou-yay ig-pay atin-lay?
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I've not heard of dog Latin, but here's an example of "pig Latin":

eak-spay ou-yay ig-pay atin-lay?
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Hi,

"Sometimes "dog Latin" can mean a poor-quality genuine attempt at . . . . Latin."

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog_Latin

Clive

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