Don't think I've seen this one mentioned yet: *wIl **be short (length)*, a reference to Will Shortz, the New York Times' crossword puzzle editor and NPR puzzle master. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Shortz This would be his second reference in the language (*ngajrun* being the other.) I guess Maltz enjoys the crossword. Le mar. 21 nov. 2023, à 01 h 55, janSIy . via tlhIngan-Hol < tlhingan-hol@lists.kli.org> a écrit :
The "scarf bunionectomy" is named after the carpentry "scarf joint". The {Hom} within the word can certainly evoke the idea of a bone being involved, but I'm not able to complete the word play with either of these suggestions.
janSIy ------------------------------ *From:* tlhIngan-Hol <tlhingan-hol-bounces@lists.kli.org> on behalf of Alan Anderson via tlhIngan-Hol <tlhingan-hol@lists.kli.org> *Sent:* Monday, November 20, 2023 8:51 PM *To:* tlhingan-hol@kli.org <tlhingan-hol@kli.org> *Cc:* Alan Anderson <qunchuy@alcaco.net> *Subject:* Re: [tlhIngan Hol] qepHom 2023 new words
On Nov 20, 2023, at 6:20 PM, James Landau via tlhIngan-Hol < tlhingan-hol@lists.kli.org> wrote:
re'Hom'at (scarf (on neck)): Something to do with "achieve-maker-er" = neckerchief?
Scarf osteotomy is a surgical procedure used in treating foot deformity due to rheumatoid arthritis.
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