Klingon word: mong Part of speech: noun Definition: neck _______________________________________________ wa'DIch Hegh moratlh wej SuvwI' SuvtaHvIS mongDaj DuQlu' 'ej Hegh First, Morath fell, Fighting three men at once, A fatal wound in his neck killed him. (PB) bI'reS qeylIS vaq molor ghIq qeylIS juHHom ghoS qotar 'ej qeylIS mong 'uchchoH [translation not available] (PB) Re the slang term {ghIgh} "assignment, task, duty": (KGT 150f.): As this word literally means "necklace", perhaps the slang usage is based on the old practice of identifying one's position within a military unit-for example, one's assignment on a ship-by means of a symbol hung on a chain worn around the neck. On the other hand, it may be based on the idea that assignment to a specific task holds one in that position as if by means of a line around the neck. SEE ALSO: mong Ha'quj tie (article of clothing) (n) mongDech collar (n) Hugh throat (n) ghIgh necklace (n) -- Voragh Ca'Non Master of the Klingons