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“Oh, whoreson Of!<br> | “Oh, whoreson Of!<br> | ||
Thou unnecessary preposition!”<br> | Thou unnecessary preposition!”<br> | ||
:''King Edward Lear'', V, viii}}{{d|Of counsel|/ɒv ˈkaʊns(ə)l/|adj}} | :''King Edward Lear'', V, viii}}{{d|Of counsel|/ɒv ˈkaʊns(ə)l/|adj}} | ||
The [[Bob Cunis]] of the [[law firm]]: neither one thing — an associate — nor the other — a [[partner]]. Someone | The [[Bob Cunis]] of the [[law firm]]: neither one thing — an indentured associate — nor the other — a [[partner]]. Someone having the chops and general ninjery to ''be'' a [[partner]], but who the partnership cannot at some level abide, or at least bring themselves to share their lollies with. | ||
“''Of'' counsel”. | “''Of'' counsel”. | ||
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Perhaps this prepositional curiosity speaks to a fundamental essence: in the same way that you might be “of fire”, or she “of water”, ''I am of counsel''. | Perhaps this prepositional curiosity speaks to a fundamental essence: in the same way that you might be “of fire”, or she “of water”, ''I am of counsel''. | ||
Or does it indicate that the subject is in some way ''un''elemental? That there is something to be desired about the fulsomeness with which they present for duty: is their input some kind of contrivance; a fragrant proxy of proper counsel: a hastily confected ''preparation'' of counsel; a half-hearted ''hint'' of counsel; ''l’aire du conseil''? | Or does it indicate that the subject is in some way ''un''elemental? That there is something to be desired about the fulsomeness with which they present for duty: is their input some kind of contrivance; a fragrant proxy of proper, full-blown counsel: a hastily confected ''preparation'' of counsel; a half-hearted ''hint'' of counsel; ''l’aire du conseil'', and ''this'' is why no-one will admit them to the partnership? | ||
Answers on a postcard. | |||
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