Does the term "merc" cause offence?

[Splatt]

It's a Spanish girl's name too,from long before cars were even thought of....
Paris also comes from Greek,but is a boy's name, but as to Hilton???

Regards,
Nick

In Spain it is pronounced Merthedies. Useful to know at the car hire desk

 

[amwebby]

In Spain it is pronounced Merthedies. Useful to know at the car hire desk

The Spanish ceceo or ts sound, often misheard as a lisping th. is used when z, c or s is followed by i, a or e, hence Mer tseh des In Latin America the ceceo isn't used, hence Mer seh des.

 

[Alex M Grieve]

Well done S80

Well done sir. 42 posts in the space of 4 hours - a lot of excellent banter and proof that we have several Black Belts in Pedantry on the Forum!

It does not get much better.

I tend to use Mercedes - but I like the Mertz-cedes Benz idea, although I think Clarkson, Nedell and others sound daft talking about Porsche-Us.

 

[television]

In my car I also just say the SL,,for the best part everyone knows what that is

 

[Alex M Grieve]

In my car I also just say the SL,,for the best part everyone knows what that is

But then I think everyone knows your car personally Malcolm, to be fair!

 

[mercmadjim]

I think all you Merc owners are too smart for your own good!!

 

[amwebby]

I think all you Merc owners are too smart for your own good!!

That's all right then, as I own a Mercedes-Benz! (y jo soy un pedante)

 

[100%Bitch]

In my car I also just say the SL,,for the best part everyone knows what that is

I say I have an SL55 and some people give me blank looks, mind you they are probably philistines.

Actually, isn't every person who doesn't have a Mercedes a philistine?

 

[television]

I say I have an SL55 and some people give me blank looks, mind you they are probably philistines.

Actually, isn't every person who doesn't have a Mercedes a philistine?

Would you please hold on while I look that word up

 

[S80]

I tend to use Mercedes - but I like the Mertz-cedes Benz idea, although I think Clarkson, Nedell and others sound daft talking about Porsche-Us.

I seem to remember Kevin Kline in A Fish Called Wanda saying something like, "Portia - fancy naming their daughter after car"

 

[television]

Would you please hold on while I look that word up

I will take the later meaning "boorishly uncultured" Now remember everyone, It was Helen that said it and not me

 

[amwebby]

I will take the later meaning "boorishly uncultured" Now remember everyone, It was Helen that said it and not me

I always thought a philistine referred to a reactionary, particularly against the liberal arts, chavs are the boorishly uncultured ones. Clearly neither epithet applies to this august bunch.

 

[Alex M Grieve]

I always thought a philistine referred to a reactionary, particularly against the liberal arts, chavs are the boorishly uncultured ones. Clearly neither epithet applies to this august bunch.

Hang on, I can't remember having had an epithet on here before?

 

[television]

I always thought a philistine referred to a reactionary, particularly against the liberal arts, chavs are the boorishly uncultured ones. Clearly neither epithet applies to this august bunch.

August bunch ?? dignified or imposing of noble birth or high rank,

 

[Alex M Grieve]

August bunch ?? dignified or imposing of noble birth or high rank,

... But not until Saturday!

 

[100%Bitch]

August bunch ?? dignified or imposing of noble birth or high rank,

No, that's when I was born. :lol:

 

[S80]

With jokes like that, Alex, you'll soon be needing an epitaph :lol:

 

[television]

No, that's when I was born. :lol:

So a neat and tidy Virgo,,telling other what to do, and you know that you are right

 

[Quick Silver]

Hang on, I can't remember having had an epithet on here before? [/QUOTE

Perhaps he means epithany ( note the reference to wise men) if you look it up and also divine power Alex

 

[amwebby]

Hang on, I can't remember having had an epithet on here before?

Perhaps he means epithany ( note the reference to wise men) if you look it up and also divine power Alex

I've just had a sudden moment of divine understanding, you mean an epiphany!