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though I do
not think that this is due to the nature of our
language: the reason rather is that we have a
preference for foreign goods, and therefore receive
κυρταύχην with applause, whereas we can scarce
defend incurvicervicus from derisive laughter.
Words are proper when they bear their original
meaning;
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