Fawney-scholars and frivolous mediocrities, in trivial and low-regarded fields of study, take seriously the work of promoting geniuses from amongst themselves.
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If no one else will, I shall. What are fawney-scholars?
"Fawney" is (probably) the basis of the word "phoney". I beg your pardon, however. I have a liking for old words, the indulgence of which I try to keep to a modicum.
2 comments:
If no one else will, I shall. What are fawney-scholars?
"Fawney" is (probably) the basis of the word "phoney". I beg your pardon, however. I have a liking for old words, the indulgence of which I try to keep to a modicum.
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