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Originally posted by josiane View PostMore purple sharp-dressed Martin
I think I recognize that one
I never saw a purple cow,
I never hope to see one;
But I can tell you, anyhow
I'd rather see than be one.
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Purple in the Dictionary of Phrase & Fable:
A synonym for the rank of Roman emperor, derived from the colour of the emperor's dyed woollen robe, hence phrases such as "raised to the purple". Purple robes were a mark of dignity among the ancient Greeks and Romans and were worn by kings, magistrates, and military commanders, hence purple became a symbol of luxury and power. It was obtained from shellfish (Buccinum, Murex), and the deep colour was termed purpura (from the name of one of these molluscs). The famous Tyrian purple was made from a mixture of these shellfish and was very costly to produce. Differing shades were obtained by various combinations and methods. Since Roman times, purple was used in the insignia of emperors, kinds and prelates, and a priest is said to be raised to the purple when he is created Cardinal, though his insignia are actually red. Purpure is one of the tinctures uses in heraldry, and in engravings it is shown by lines running diagonally from sinister to dexter (ie, from left to right).sigpic
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Purple in symbolism etc
Meaning: Justice, royalty
In blazonry: Purpure, signifying temperance
In art: signifying royalty
In metals it is represented by quicksilver
In precious stones it is represented by amethyst
In planets it stands for Mercury
Don't ever say this thread isn't educationalsigpic
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Originally posted by Jumble View PostWhat different things we Google forsigpic
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Originally posted by josiane View PostAh, that one actually came out of an old-fashioned book. I went and got it from my shelves and everything!
Do people still do that?
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Originally posted by Jumble View Post
Do people still do that?sigpic
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Originally posted by josiane View PostI do. But then again, I am a librarian...
Originally posted by Sarai View Post
*has nothing more constructive to add*
I soooo can't wait for Day 4
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Originally posted by Jumble View PostYou want constuctive? Um...... er......... ooooh......... I got nothing ...
Well, nothing changes does it...
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Originally posted by Sarai View Post
Well, nothing changes does it...
And you took my purple away when you quoted me
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