And a Wikidive makes a mockery of my intent.
I'd intended "Arrogant ruling class commands a force of nature they have no control over."
And instead it's the tale of a strong act of Piety by King Cnut "of Denmark, England, all the Swedes and Some Norwegians." (crowned 1016)
''We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat
them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.''
-- James Nicoll
I'd intended "Arrogant ruling class commands a force of nature they have no control over."
And instead it's the tale of a strong act of Piety by King Cnut "of Denmark, England, all the Swedes and Some Norwegians." (crowned 1016)
''We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat
them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.''
-- James Nicoll