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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