Posted by Dinah on June 29, 2014, at 6:49:49
In reply to Re: You don't get it., posted by Dr. Bob on June 28, 2014, at 20:23:56
Well, I can't prove something isn't true.
But my theory is that I recently read an historical book where there was a literal grasping of the ring, and it was described in terms I associate more with gold than brass. My appreciation of the charming reminder of etymology kept the image in my mind.
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