Correct Spelling of....

**Woodsheal** · 20th March 07, 05:59 PM

I've noticed this quite a bit lately (and I admit this is a petty, "who cares" gripe on my part), but because the topics of clans, septs, approved tartans, etc., are commonly dealt with on this forum, please take note that....

... the word is spelled CHIEF (or CHIEFTAIN), not "cheif."

Thus endeth the lesson...!

**macwilkin** · 20th March 07, 06:07 PM

Brian,

Since this thread relates to heraldry & tartans, I've moved it into that section -- hope you don't mind.

Believe me, I sympathise -- as Bubba is quick to point out, one of my pet peeves is the nickname of the Royal Highland Regiment, The Black Watch -- two words.

T.

**bubba** · 20th March 07, 06:46 PM

Todd, have you remembered to feed your pet today? Peeves need lots of care y'know.

**macwilkin** · 20th March 07, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by bubba

Todd, have you remembered to feed your pet today? Peeves need lots of care y'know.

Boy, do they ever! :mrgreen:

T.

**The Frumious B.** · 21st March 07, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Brian,

Since this thread relates to heraldry & tartans, I've moved it into that section -- hope you don't mind.

Believe me, I sympathise -- as Bubba is quick to point out, one of my pet peeves is the nickname of the Royal Highland Regiment, The Black Watch -- two words.

T.

Hey, Cajunscot, sorry for my ossified brain but, which is correct The Black Watch or The Blackwatch....Thanks, "Cheif"

**Pour1Malt** · 21st March 07, 01:29 AM

"I" befair "E"....

unless in Scotland...

then it is "ee" befair "eye"....

(sorry... Scots joke... "ee" is Scots for "eye"....)

**macwilkin** · 21st March 07, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by The Frumious B.

Hey, Cajunscot, sorry for my ossified brain but, which is correct The Black Watch or The Blackwatch....Thanks, "Cheif"

The former...The Black Watch (two words).

T.

**An t-Ileach** · 21st March 07, 04:12 AM

Originally Posted by bubba

... Peeves need lots of care y'know.

I find a regular treatment of Gunpowder Green Tea helps, coupled with shouting at the TV on occasion. I'm told a couple of fingers of a 12-year old single malt has been found to work wonders, too.