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  • From: Polycarp66 AT aol.com
  • To: b-hebrew AT franklin.oit.unc.edu
  • Subject: Re: Iron and Bronze.
  • Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 11:21:53 EDT

In a message dated 9/1/2002 11:10:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Peter_Kirk AT sil.org writes:


Not necessarily. Consider English “corn”, originally and still in Britain a generic, which became associated with a newly discovered specific type (also known as maize) in America. Similarly BARZEL could have been an original generic which became attached to a newly invented specific.

Peter Kirk
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In a message dated 8/30/2002 9:14:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Yigal-Levin AT utc.edu writes:

Another thought: while I don't doubt that "barzel" means "iron", could it
be used in this passage as a geneic name for all metalworking? Which would
solve your question.

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If, however, BRZL is used as a generic term for metalworking, would that not assume that ironmongery was sufficiently established for the term to be used as a generic term for metalworking?

gfsomsel
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I think you'll find that such is the exception rather than the rule.  Thus, while it may be possible, it is unlikely.

gfsomsel



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