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标  题: [转载] A.Word.A.Day--autonym
发信站: 紫丁香 (Sat Apr 22 13:47:53 2000), 转信

【以下文字转载自 watergod 的信箱】
【原文由 Wordsmith 所发表】
autonym (O-tuh-nim) noun

   1. A person's own name.

   2. A book published under the real name of the author.

[Aut- self + -onym name.]

   "The second half of the book is a comprehensive master list of series
   characters, listed alphabetically by author autonym. Each entry is
   followed by the author's pseudonym, series character, and all series
   titles, chronologically."
   Carol Krismann, William M White, Silk Stalkings: More Women Write of
   Murder, Reference & User Services Quarterly, 1 Jan 1999.

Have you discovered the joy of lex? Would you characterize yourself as
tending towards heteronyms or homonyms? Or would you just be content being
an autonym? Given a choice, would you rather go for a toponym or retronym?
Well, I understand if you would rather not share such intimate details of
your lexical adventures with just anyone. But remember, no matter what your
personal preferences happen to be, always practice safe lex. Do not engage
in discourse--whether oral or graphical--with strangers. But don't hesitate
to use this week's words about words to expand your lexical repertoire. -Anu

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The test of ahimsa is the absence of jealousy. The man whose heart never
cherishes even the thought of injury to anyone, who rejoices at the
prosperity of even his greatest enemy, that man is the bhakta, he is the
yogi, he is the guru of all. -Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)

Q: Tomorrow is my friend's birthday and I forgot to send her a gift. Help!
A: Give the gift of words. Send a gift subscription of A.Word.A.Day at
   http://www.wordsmith.org/awad/gift.html . It is the gift that keeps on
   giving the whole year long, and beyond.

Pronunciation:
http://wordsmith.org/words/autonym.wav
http://wordsmith.org/words/autonym.ram
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