| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
T-J
Joined: 10 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul EunpyungGu Yeonsinnae
|
 Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:18 pm Post subject: Are you familiar with this word? |
 |
|
I'm familiar with the verb glean. For example: I was able to glean some information from the book. However the word gleaner appeared in the local school text, and it is the first time I have seen it.
I realize that word usage varies widely in the English speaking world. I'd be interested to hear if it is commonly used and where. Thanks for the input. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
benji
Joined: 21 Jul 2009
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
gleaner: one who gleans
Last edited by benji on Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:33 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
grunden
Joined: 18 Apr 2009
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: Are you familiar with this word? |
|
|
| T-J wrote: |
I'm familiar with the verb glean. For example: I was able to glean some information from the book. However the word gleaner appeared in the local school text, and it is the first time I have seen it.
I realize that word usage varies widely in the English speaking world. I'd be interested to hear if it is commonly used and where. Thanks for the input. |
Yawn
sounds like you have a real exciting life old man |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bluelake
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
|
| Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| A gleaner is a person who picks up grain left in the field after a harvest. It was very common during lean years in many societies; I'm sure Korea was no different. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
T-J
Joined: 10 Oct 2008
Location: Seoul EunpyungGu Yeonsinnae
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Thanks for some of the input. What I'd really like to know is if this is a commonly used word in countries outside of the U.S. or if it is as obscure as I believe it is. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bluelake
Joined: 01 Dec 2005
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
| I don't think it's really common now, although it may be in some countries. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Moldy Rutabaga
Joined: 01 Jul 2003
Location: Ansan, Korea
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
The word will probably live on in the abstract sense, just as we say "beat around the bush" without realizing that this was once done literally to flush birds out. The only gleaners I have ever encountered are in the painting of the same name. You've probably seen it in a dentist's office!
Ken:> |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
Definitely obscure in Brit. Eng.
Glean? Sure. I've heard it used often. But 'gleaner'? No. Never heard it used that way. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:27 am Post subject: Re: Are you familiar with this word? |
|
|
| grunden wrote: |
| T-J wrote: |
I'm familiar with the verb glean. For example: I was able to glean some information from the book. However the word gleaner appeared in the local school text, and it is the first time I have seen it.
I realize that word usage varies widely in the English speaking world. I'd be interested to hear if it is commonly used and where. Thanks for the input. |
Yawn
sounds like you have a real exciting life old man |
WTF? The guy asked a question. Glean on this. :- |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Leslie Cheswyck
Joined: 31 May 2003
Location: University of Western Chile
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:58 am Post subject: |
|
|
| That song, Glean On Me. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Richard Krainium
Joined: 12 Jan 2006
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Leslie Cheswyck wrote: |
| That song, Glean On Me. |
Is this the one?
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Glean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to glean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show
Glean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to glean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to glean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to glean on
Glean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to glean on
Glean on me... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Leslie Cheswyck
Joined: 31 May 2003
Location: University of Western Chile
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:41 am Post subject: |
|
|
Yes! And this one, too:
The Gleaned, Gleaned Glass Of Home |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
flakfizer
Joined: 12 Nov 2004
Location: scaling the Cliffs of Insanity with a frayed rope.
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:51 am Post subject: |
|
|
| "Come on I Glean" |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 4:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
| flakfizer wrote: |
| "Come on I Glean" |
 Good one....Dexy's. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hyalucent
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: British North America
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:25 am Post subject: |
|
|
| It's been used as a newspaper title also. Fredericton, New Brunswick has the "Daily Gleaner" as their local paper and I've seen it elsewhere also. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
