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Kalimac · 01-06-2003, 11:15 AM

PetitChoux, she doesn't have to credit Tolkien for "Dumbledore" because he didn't invent it. It's a Middle-English word for bumblebee. Tolkien often raided Old and Middle English for words (*ahem*Rohirric*ahem*) and she's doing the same thing, that's all. And I've never seen any interviews where she claims to have invented the word; on the contrary, most FAQs will explain the origin of "Dumbledore."

01-06-2003, 11:15 AM	#17
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	PetitChoux, she doesn't have to credit Tolkien for "Dumbledore" because he didn't invent it. It's a Middle-English word for bumblebee. Tolkien often raided Old and Middle English for words (ahemRohirricahem) and she's doing the same thing, that's all. And I've never seen any interviews where she claims to have invented the word; on the contrary, most FAQs will explain the origin of "Dumbledore." __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.