08:44 Nov 26, 2008 |
English to French translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Esoteric practices | |||||||
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3 +1 | se tapit |
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2 +2 | rôder |
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lowre within the two elements se tapit Explanation: autre suggestion |
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lowre > lower rôder Explanation: I think you're right, here it has the meaning of lower (also lour), in the sense of 'lowering clouds' — in modern usage, this means 'être menaçant'. But a much earlier meaning is 'to lurk' — cf. NS OED: lour v.i. Also lower.ME. 1 Frown, scowl; look angry or sullen. Formerly, also, be depressed or mournful. b Of the clouds, sky, a tempest, etc.: look dark and threatening. *** 2 Crouch, lurk, skulk. Chiefly Sc. Now rare. LME. *** So in the sense it is being used here, I think 'rôder' probably conveys the right idea... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day1 hr (2008-11-27 10:12:49 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The fact that it says "...doth in a secret manner..."definitely suggests to me the idea of 'lurking'; and it's true that in the modern sense of 'lurk', 'skulk' etc., there is also a somewhat negative connotation. Perhaps you need something more neutral, like 'se cacher'? -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day1 hr (2008-11-27 10:28:09 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I like Fabienne's idea of 'repose' -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day1 hr (2008-11-27 10:34:24 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- From your added context, it makes it clear that it is not the sense of 'to reduce' --- although this 'sperm' is CREATED from all four elements, it is clear that it actually resides or is stored inside the earth (+ water) --- it clearly sort of 'lies in wait' there before rising to the surface to create things... |
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