Wasn't it Tolkein who invented the plural 'dwarves' or something?It's always 'dwarfs' in astronomical contexts, I believe.
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Moon Girl Technologies horrendous beanbag,
Wed 6 May 2009, 0:58,
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Or something.I remember an author's note in The Hobbit regarding the use of dwarfish vs dwarvish, but I can't remember what was what.
When I typed this, FF spellcheck approved dwarfish but not dwarvish (or spellcheck. Cuh).
(When I typed this, FF spellcheck approved dwarfish but not dwarvish (or spellcheck. Cuh).
Bob Todd whee,
Wed 6 May 2009, 0:59,
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Something to do with Elven/Elfin.My spellcheck doesn't have the word "prize" in it.
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Wed 6 May 2009, 1:00,
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