I have just checked every reference on my shelf, including the 2-volume magnum opus by Oxford University Press and it is universally Wigeon. I have never seen it spelled Widgeon, although I understand from the source you cite it is considered an acceptable equivalent. By whom, I don't know! David.
Hari Om Britannica, Merriam-Webster... as many sources again give the 'd' as an alternative spelling. Having myself had to bite my tongue about the Americanisation of the English language on many occasions, I am prepared to let this one pass... and accept that the traditional spelling is without the d. Yxx
giggling over the war between the spellers, and my thought was this is a pigeon spelled with a w and i have never seen one and it looks nothing like a pigeon at all
'Tis Wigeon my dear, not Widgeon.
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DeleteEither spelling applies... Yxx
I have just checked every reference on my shelf, including the 2-volume magnum opus by Oxford University Press and it is universally Wigeon. I have never seen it spelled Widgeon, although I understand from the source you cite it is considered an acceptable equivalent. By whom, I don't know! David.
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DeleteBritannica, Merriam-Webster... as many sources again give the 'd' as an alternative spelling. Having myself had to bite my tongue about the Americanisation of the English language on many occasions, I am prepared to let this one pass... and accept that the traditional spelling is without the d. Yxx
Cute.
ReplyDeletegiggling over the war between the spellers, and my thought was this is a pigeon spelled with a w and i have never seen one and it looks nothing like a pigeon at all
ReplyDeleteIt dies look a bit chilly to be swimming.
ReplyDeleteShe and has her shadow to keep her company.
ReplyDeleteLovely water
Hugs Cecilia
Whichever way you spell it, it is a fabulous photo!!!:)
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrrrrr....this picture makes me chilly!
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