Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Solecism

Solecism: Literally, someone from the city of Soloi, where everyone spoke an inferior dialect of Greek, according to the ancient Athenians. This word for poor grammar evolved to cover mistakes in etiquette and ultimately anything beyond acceptability.
She met my eye and was momentarily abashed as if it was a social solecism to mention the OJ verdict to any black person.

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