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Thread #129988   Message #2922095
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
06-Jun-10 - 10:03 PM
Thread Name: so many consonants in a row esp. in songs
Subject: RE: so many consonants in a row
So, you're partial to 'phthsis', Uncle Dave? Good.

Here's a similar word which tickles my fancy:

chthonic
Pronunciation: \ˈthä-nik\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Greek chthon-, chthôn earth — more at humble
: of or relating to the underworld : infernal

Joe, your "Thou triumphedst" is incredible, though I have to agree I doubt if anybody has ever said it.

Today I chanced upon the combo 'triumph shall', and I thought that was a mouthful, but it takes a poor second place to "Thou triumphedst".