Re: old Orlanth myth query

From: moonbroth <Nick_at_...>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 12:05:18 -0000

Fur slipper -- "vair"

Glass slipper -- "verre"

Some blame Perrault. Others don't:
http://www.snopes2.com/language/misxlate/slippers.htm

FWIW, my daughter wears glass slippers, not furry ones. Sarah is a *big* fan of Cinderella.

Cheers, Nick

>>> Real world myths sometimes rest on such flimsy linguistic puns >> Like Cinderella's "glass slipper."
> Now you've got me intrigued. :) Please explain!