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Bayeux Tapestry detail: Coronation of Harold, created by Myrabella, 2013, used under Creative Commons license

Bayeux Tapestry detail: Coronation of Harold, created by Myrabella, 2013, used under Creative Commons license

Never let a mere word grieve your heart

March 26, 2020

27 July 2011

Languagehat points out a wonderful passage from Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander.

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