|
03 Jul 03 - 04:35 AM (#975767) Subject: Question about English From: Wolfgang I'm once again at transcribing songs. One song contains a line I hear as: I'll buy a favour for your hair Can the word favour be used in that sense/sentence? Wolfgang |
|
03 Jul 03 - 04:38 AM (#975768) Subject: RE: Question about English From: Mr Happy wolf, it'd help to have some more of the song, so as to establish the context. |
|
03 Jul 03 - 04:49 AM (#975776) Subject: RE: Question about English From: IanC Favour, in this context, means a small item of clothing worn by someone as a token of love or respect. A knight would wear a ladies glove during a tournament as a favour. :-) |
|
03 Jul 03 - 04:49 AM (#975777) Subject: RE: Question about English From: Jeanie Concise Oxford English Dictionary: favour - thing given or worn as mark of favour; knot of ribbons, rosette, cockade, badge So... yes, it can be used in that sense and sentence. - jeanie |
|
03 Jul 03 - 04:50 AM (#975778) Subject: RE: Question about English From: Gareth Wolfgang, In the context a favour was a token, or mark of regard, it is quite correct, although a little dated. Gareth |
|
03 Jul 03 - 04:52 AM (#975779) Subject: RE: Question about English From: MartinRyan It can - though you rarely hear it now. The Concise Oxford gives: a thing given or worn as a mark of favour or support e.g. a badge or knot of ribbons Regards |
|
03 Jul 03 - 04:59 AM (#975783) Subject: RE: Question about English From: Wolfgang Thanks to all. That finishes my transcription of Rosaleen, sweet Rosaleen (you're the sweetest rose I've seen) Wolfgang |
|
03 Jul 03 - 06:15 AM (#975812) Subject: RE: Question about English From: GUEST,Majrtin Ryan I forgot to mention that the word is still used ( in some sports, anyway!) to refer to the badges etc. worn by team supporters. Regards |
|
03 Jul 03 - 06:23 AM (#975818) Subject: RE: Question about English From: GUEST It is also still used for the small present given to all the female guests at a wedding (usually sugared almonds or chocolates as weddings I have been to). |
|
03 Jul 03 - 08:50 AM (#975871) Subject: RE: Question about English From: Schantieman er...wouldn't the knight have to have rather small hands to wear a lady's glove? I'll get my coat. Steve |
|
03 Jul 03 - 08:51 AM (#975872) Subject: RE: Question about English From: GUEST,MMario all depends on where he wore it! |
|
03 Jul 03 - 08:52 AM (#975873) Subject: RE: Question about English From: IanC Schantieman Usually wore it in his hat, I think. ;-) |
|
03 Jul 03 - 10:08 AM (#975925) Subject: RE: Question about English From: Schantieman ..with the green willow/yellow ribbon? |