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Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?

From: Peter Kirk <peterkirk AT qaya.org>
To: Robert Heard <Christopher.Heard AT pepperdine.edu>
Cc: b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 17:56:26 +0100

On 08/08/2005 00:57, Robert Heard wrote:

... As far as I know, the _linguistic_ evidence supports "long-sleeved tunic" better, but just slightly.

So, what is the _linguistic_ evidence for "long-sleeved tunic"? You haven't quoted any, only the non-linguistic suggestion that its special status and unsuitability for work might suggest long sleeves.

PS I get confused when you keep changing your name between Christopher and Robert.

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Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?, Robert Heard, 08/07/2005
- Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?, Peter Kirk, 08/08/2005
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- Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?, Robert Heard, 08/07/2005
  - Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?, Dora Smith, 08/07/2005
- Re: [b-hebrew] Coat of sleeves, or many colors?, Robert Heard, 08/08/2005