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sionnach commented on the word førsteamanuensis
Førsteamanuensis (Norwegian for "first amanuensis") is the equivalent of associate professor. In Norway. Glittering, icily beautiful land of trolls, Grieg, and erstwhile marauding Vikings. Plunderers of the monasteries of my native land back in the dark ages. We want our gold chalices back.
It's hard to read this word without mentally pronouncing it 'for steam ....".
December 24, 2008