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[Oracle]

Honni soit qui Mal a papa ...

One 'n' in honi, honey

In the French Language it is rendered as "Honni soit qui mal y pense" (the modern conjugation of the verb honnir being honni).

So this is wrong?

"honi soit qui mal y pense"

http://www.yourdictionary.com/honi-soit-qui-mal-y-pense

Yes!

http://www.wordreference.com/conj/FRverbs.asp?v=honnir

[denizaksulu]

Honni soit qui Mal a papa ...

One 'n' in honi, honey

In the French Language it is rendered as "Honni soit qui mal y pense" (the modern conjugation of the verb honnir being honni).

So this is wrong?

"honi soit qui mal y pense"

http://www.yourdictionary.com/honi-soit-qui-mal-y-pense

Yes!

http://www.wordreference.com/conj/FRverbs.asp?v=honnir

I suspect that you are using it in the not so modern fashion.......but life better go on.

[Schnauzer]

I believe the origin of the phrase originated in the Middle Ages when King Edward 3rd (having witnessed the embarrassment of a Lady whose garter had slipped off) picked it up and adorned his own leg with it whilst uttering the words.

An interesting story but probably misrepresented by historians who wished to cover up the King's predilection for 'Cross Dressing'.

Anyone who has had the misfortune (some say privilege) to be in any way associated with the 'weird and wonderful' gatherings of they who now sport the 'Garter' (Judges, Politicians and their ilk) will no doubt notice how easily they oscillate between one gender and another.

They are covered/protected of course, by the very words the King uttered at his own revelation. (IMHO) of course.

[Oracle]

Honni soit qui Mal a papa ...

One 'n' in honi, honey

In the French Language it is rendered as "Honni soit qui mal y pense" (the modern conjugation of the verb honnir being honni).

So this is wrong?

"honi soit qui mal y pense"

http://www.yourdictionary.com/honi-soit-qui-mal-y-pense

Yes!

http://www.wordreference.com/conj/FRverbs.asp?v=honnir

I suspect that you are using it in the not so modern fashion.......but life better go on.

You have taken the pith out of the post!

[denizaksulu]

Honni soit qui Mal a papa ...

One 'n' in honi, honey

In the French Language it is rendered as "Honni soit qui mal y pense" (the modern conjugation of the verb honnir being honni).

So this is wrong?

"honi soit qui mal y pense"

http://www.yourdictionary.com/honi-soit-qui-mal-y-pense

Yes!

http://www.wordreference.com/conj/FRverbs.asp?v=honnir

I suspect that you are using it in the not so modern fashion.......but life better go on.

You have taken the pith out of the post!

Not being versed in the French language, I decided on a tactical withdrawal. To be honest, I do not know whether 'Honi' and 'honnir' are even linked. I might even trust you on this one, except for the fact you quoted the full 'olde motto' using a 'modern ' word. What else can I say?

[CBBB]

Caveat emptor!

[Malapapa]

Pater dimitte illis, non enim sciunt quid faciunt.

[Oracle]

Versio vulgata

[CBBB]

Habeas corpus?

[denizaksulu]

Habeas corpus?

A bit smelly isn't it?