It appears that the usual pronunciation of February has been contaminated by January. This kind of mutual influence in “compact series” is common. The original pronunciation of the letter J rimed with sky (said to be still common in Scotland), the present one is copied from the pronunciation of K. Latin novem “nine” is from earlier *noven, cf. nōnus “ninth”, contaminated by decem “ten”. And note Romanian octombrie “October” whose source is obvious.
ikini Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Feb – ru – ar – y
jimmjonzz Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Octomapril, Jule, Junly, Septober, Nuvember….
catmom1360 almost 5 years ago
He should get it by next Fooberberry.
Zev almost 5 years ago
Lovely illustrations, no matter how you say it.
Ida No almost 5 years ago
Free-beer-y!
J Quest almost 5 years ago
Downy Wordpecker…
Sassy's Mom over 4 years ago
I wonder why so many people have problems with spelling February? I’m
AndrewSihler over 4 years ago
It appears that the usual pronunciation of February has been contaminated by January. This kind of mutual influence in “compact series” is common. The original pronunciation of the letter J rimed with sky (said to be still common in Scotland), the present one is copied from the pronunciation of K. Latin novem “nine” is from earlier *noven, cf. nōnus “ninth”, contaminated by decem “ten”. And note Romanian octombrie “October” whose source is obvious.
cheryl.johns63 over 4 years ago
Great artwork! The first panel is beautiful.
danshen over 4 years ago
Sounds like he’s spent a little time at the Feb-brewery.
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 4 years ago
According to Piers Anthony’s calendar it’s Fe-blue-berry. When all the berries turn blue with cold.
Widdershins over 4 years ago
All are correct! :)