On: J.D. Salinger and wielding copyright as self-prote...

[hirundo]

I actually know where I learned these odd words: Heinlein uses them both. I picked them because they sound more respectful than the alternatives and I'm in awe of Martin.

[deafpolygon → hirundo]

Only in its obscurity does it sound respectful at first blush, but upon learning the meaning- the effect is still the same. ;)

[ycombinete → hirundo]

That actually makes sense. I'm guessing that it was in Time Enough for Love?