The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #53016 Message #3378160
Posted By: MartinRyan
18-Jul-12 - 04:51 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Fields of Greenmore
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Fields of Greenmore
There are such things as study and authorities and annotations,...
Indeed. Can you point me towards one (preferably non-American) that supports your interpretation of "shuffle off this mortal coil"? I used to know this text only too well and can't recall ever hearing it glossed in that way . I recognise the double sense of "coil" alright but remain sceptical of its application in the phrase.
Regards