Deus ex Machina - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bill Ferny · 02-25-2003, 12:08 AM

Daughter… One of the only reasons why I chose my moniker, Bill Ferny, was so I could control a monopoly on the fruit (namely apple) hurling puns. Kindly refrain from stepping on my toes in this regard.

I’m just kidding, of course. Thank you for the clarification.

Machina is a difficult word from an etymological standpoint. It is a Latin transliteration of the Greek word μηχανή (michani). Machina isn’t really a Latin word. You are right that it definitely doesn’t mean “hand” which would be generically manus, -us f..

02-25-2003, 12:08 AM	#13
Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	Daughter… One of the only reasons why I chose my moniker, Bill Ferny, was so I could control a monopoly on the fruit (namely apple) hurling puns. Kindly refrain from stepping on my toes in this regard. I’m just kidding, of course. Thank you for the clarification. Machina is a difficult word from an etymological standpoint. It is a Latin transliteration of the Greek word μηχανή (michani). Machina isn’t really a Latin word. You are right that it definitely doesn’t mean “hand” which would be generically manus, -us f.. __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.