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 about 4 years ago
Feb – ru – ar – y
jimmjonzz Premium Member about 4 years ago
Octomapril, Jule, Junly, Septober, Nuvember….
catmom1360 about 4 years ago
He should get it by next Fooberberry.
Zev about 4 years ago
Lovely illustrations, no matter how you say it.
Ida No about 4 years ago
Free-beer-y!
J Quest about 4 years ago
Downy Wordpecker…
Sassy's Mom about 4 years ago
I wonder why so many people have problems with spelling February? I’m
AndrewSihler about 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 about 4 years ago
Great artwork! The first panel is beautiful.
danshen about 4 years ago
Sounds like he’s spent a little time at the Feb-brewery.
Saucy1121 Premium Member about 4 years ago
According to Piers Anthony’s calendar it’s Fe-blue-berry. When all the berries turn blue with cold.
Widdershins about 4 years ago
All are correct! :)