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Offline jerry1939

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Your free pattern - Anchors Aweigh
« on: December 23, 2014, 11:09:53 am »
A huge Thank You for everything you do for the scrollers.  You certainly have no need to apologize for a spelling error.  English is a difficult (at times stupid) language. 

Example:  Why do we have a "ph" and "f" sound?

I spent much of my life on a farm.  Operated a COMbine.  When my sweet wife cooks, she comBINES ingredients.  Go figure.

A Merry & Blessed Christmas to you and all your family.

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Re: Your free pattern - Anchors Aweigh
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2014, 11:25:52 pm »
Jerry, it's a combine because it "combines" the actions of a reaper, thresher, and winnower.  (Thanks Wikipedia).

But you are correct, English is an inconsistent language.
Jim
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Re: Your free pattern - Anchors Aweigh
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2015, 09:15:55 am »
On the other hand, "combine" is a bit of an oxymoron.  It also separates the kernel from the chaff/cob.

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Re: Your free pattern - Anchors Aweigh
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2015, 10:21:21 am »
Then there are words like PAIL and PALE. OR, OAR and ORE. They all sound the same but have completely different spellings and meanings.
Ahh, ENGLISH! My only language.  ;D

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Re: Your free pattern - Anchors Aweigh
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2015, 09:51:46 pm »
Silver Surfer, do you mean it should be called a Combining Separator or a Separating Combine?   ;D ;D ;D ;D

Jim
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