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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh
Thanks, guys. I seem to have gotten into a description situation. I have been quoting a description of this kampilan from Cato's "Moro Swords." These are his words and I should be referencing him.
Please see pages 49 and 54 of "Moro Swords."
"34. A curved kampilan guard with an unusual thalassic form."
When I search for "thalassic" I see the "Free Onine Dictionary" saying:
Adj. 1. thalassic - relating to the seas, especially smaller or inland seas;- Scientific American
Thinking in this context, I assume the guard looks a bit like a boat. But it could have other meanings.
I apologise for not quoting my sources and will be sure to quote them in the future.
---- Bill
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As the old British academic doggerel goes:
"Thalassa or Thalatta?
The former or the latter?"
And, of course, the shout of relieved Xenophonic Greeks " Thalassa!" ( Or was it Thalatta, anyway?)