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doug*platypus · 02-02-2003, 04:34 AM

I always thought that the Eldar from Warhammer 40,000 were a striking example. Not only does it borrow from Tolkien, it borrows one of his invented words, and for an entire race of their creatures. I wonder if The Professor's words will eventually become more and more assimilated into modern language, and whether it will extend outside the bounds of fantasy works?

I hear rumours that Hobbit, Klingon and Jedi Knight are now entries in some dictionaries. Not that this counts for much - if anything, I think it speaks more for the (poor) quality of the dictionary than the fact that the words have now entered common use.

02-02-2003, 04:34 AM	#17
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	I always thought that the Eldar from Warhammer 40,000 were a striking example. Not only does it borrow from Tolkien, it borrows one of his invented words, and for an entire race of their creatures. I wonder if The Professor's words will eventually become more and more assimilated into modern language, and whether it will extend outside the bounds of fantasy works? I hear rumours that Hobbit, Klingon and Jedi Knight are now entries in some dictionaries. Not that this counts for much - if anything, I think it speaks more for the (poor) quality of the dictionary than the fact that the words have now entered common use. __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.