On 02/10/2006 06:28, K Randolph wrote:Let me remind you of something to which you already agree.
...
> When I look at a dictionary like BDB and find multiple meanings, I
> look for the action that is behind all its definitions, then in my
> dictionary list that action. Of course I look more at a concordance
> than a dictionary, because that gives me a list of its occurrences so
> I can see how the term is actually used, not relying on the
> interpretation of the lexicographer.
>
>
But do you look at the evidence from cognate languages, which often
proves that there are multiple roots behind this?
> Take, for example, the word KRH, all its uses fit within the semanticNotice the same action expressed in different contexts.
> domain of providing for as in preparing, setting up, giving
> provisions. Some of the times that providing is by digging, once in
> giving provisions to troops so that they would have the energy to
> return home (in ancient times, armies were expected to live off the
> land, hence were seldom provided with rations like a modern army. This
> story is the case where the captured army was given provisions, then
> sent home.), a couple times the provision was through purchase.
>
--Karl W. Randolph.
Peter Kirk
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