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[/nq] I know only as a result of googling that "Scott's Porage Oats" is the name of a product. I would speculate that "Porage" is a deliberate misspelling, like the American brand name "Tastee" bread, which is presumably done both to protect the trademark and to make the name of the product memorable. By the way, "porridge" is an alteration of "pottage," which ends in "-age" also.
- [/nq] I know only as a result of googling that "Scott's Porage Oats" is the name of a product.
- I would speculate that "Porage" is a deliberate misspelling, like the American brand name "Tastee" bread, which is presumably done both to protect the trademark and to make the name of the product memorable.
- By the way, "porridge" is an alteration of "pottage," which ends in "-age" also.
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[nq:1]Why 'porage'?[/nq]
I know only as a result of googling that "Scott's Porage Oats" is the name of a product. I would speculate that "Porage" is a deliberate misspelling, like the American brand name "Tastee" bread, which is presumably done both to protect the trademark and to make the name of the product memorable.
By the way, "porridge" is an alteration of "pottage," which ends
I know only as a result of googling that "Scott's Porage Oats" is the name of a product. I would speculate that "Porage" is a deliberate misspelling, like the American brand name "Tastee" bread, which is presumably done both to protect the trademark and to make the name of the product memorable.
By the way, "porridge" is an alteration of "pottage," which ends
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[nq:1]Why 'porage'?[/nq]
Why not? It's one way of spelling it, albeit a little old-fashioned now. But since the word derives from pottage, it's nearer to origin than porridge.
John Dean
Oxford
Why not? It's one way of spelling it, albeit a little old-fashioned now. But since the word derives from pottage, it's nearer to origin than porridge.
John Dean
Oxford
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[nq:1]Why 'porage'?[/nq]
What is your question? Are you concerned that someone can't spell porridge? There is no way to tell what you have in mind.
If it is the spelling that concerns you, note the forms the OED lists:
porage
porradge
porredge
porridge
porrage
parridge
parritch
And, sense this word is an altered form of pottage, poddish, those shou
What is your question? Are you concerned that someone can't spell porridge? There is no way to tell what you have in mind.
If it is the spelling that concerns you, note the forms the OED lists:
porage
porradge
porredge
porridge
porrage
parridge
parritch
And, sense this word is an altered form of pottage, poddish, those shou
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[nq:1]I know only as a result of googling that "Scott's Porage Oats" is the name of a product. I would speculate that "Porage" is a deliberate misspelling,[/nq]
Actually it's the "Oats" that's the misspelling. The product is made from the desiccated remains of Oates, who sacrificed his life in the Antarctic so Scott and his party would have something to eat.
Actually it's the "Oats" that's the misspelling. The product is made from the desiccated remains of Oates, who sacrificed his life in the Antarctic so Scott and his party would have something to eat.
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[nq:2]Why 'porage'?[/nq]
[nq:1]What is your question? Are you concerned that someone can't spell porridge? There is no way to tell what you have in mind. If it is the spelling that concerns you, note the forms the OED lists: porage porradge porredge porridge porrage parridge parritch[/nq]
I noticed 'parritch' with interest, as a Scotsman, I was exposed to many queer sayings when I was youn
[nq:1]What is your question? Are you concerned that someone can't spell porridge? There is no way to tell what you have in mind. If it is the spelling that concerns you, note the forms the OED lists: porage porradge porredge porridge porrage parridge parritch[/nq]
I noticed 'parritch' with interest, as a Scotsman, I was exposed to many queer sayings when I was youn
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[nq:1]Why 'porage'?[/nq]
"Scotts is the Highland Porage
Scotts is the Lowland Porage
Scotts is the Highland Porage
Scotts Porage Oats".
DMcC
"Scotts is the Highland Porage
Scotts is the Lowland Porage
Scotts is the Highland Porage
Scotts Porage Oats".
DMcC
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[nq:2]Why 'porage'?[/nq]
[nq:1]"Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts is the Lowland Porage Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts Porage Oats". DMcC[/nq]
Is the above a jingle from an advert?
As a Scotsman who likes his oats (don't you love those double entendres?), until now I have never seen 'porridge' spelt 'porage', are you absolutely sure that this is a real spelling?
[nq:1]"Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts is the Lowland Porage Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts Porage Oats". DMcC[/nq]
Is the above a jingle from an advert?
As a Scotsman who likes his oats (don't you love those double entendres?), until now I have never seen 'porridge' spelt 'porage', are you absolutely sure that this is a real spelling?
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[nq:2]"Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts is the Lowland Porage Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts Porage Oats". DMcC[/nq]
[nq:1]Is the above a jingle from an advert? As a Scotsman who likes his oats (don't you love those double entendres?), until now I have never seen 'porridge' spelt 'porage', are you absolutely sure that this is a real spelling?[/nq]
I take it all back, mea culpa, t
[nq:1]Is the above a jingle from an advert? As a Scotsman who likes his oats (don't you love those double entendres?), until now I have never seen 'porridge' spelt 'porage', are you absolutely sure that this is a real spelling?[/nq]
I take it all back, mea culpa, t
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[nq:2]"Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts is the Lowland Porage Scotts is the Highland Porage Scotts Porage Oats". DMcC[/nq]
[nq:1]Is the above a jingle from an advert?[/nq]
Well, anybody who grew up watching British TV in the 60s will know these to be the true lyrics of 'Scotland the Brave'. It's a lot like not being able to hear the William Tell Overture without thinking of The Lone Ra
[nq:1]Is the above a jingle from an advert?[/nq]
Well, anybody who grew up watching British TV in the 60s will know these to be the true lyrics of 'Scotland the Brave'. It's a lot like not being able to hear the William Tell Overture without thinking of The Lone Ra
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[nq:1]bill ramsay now resident in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful places on Earth.[/nq]
My dear friend Katie, a citizen of said land, insists that New Zealand is in fact both of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Redwine
Hamburg
My dear friend Katie, a citizen of said land, insists that New Zealand is in fact both of the most beautiful places on Earth!
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