Re: Shamrock

From: Michael Everson (everson@evertype.com)
Date: Thu Jan 31 2002 - 13:54:15 EST


At 10:06 -0800 2002-01-31, Wm Se·n Glen wrote:
>I concur with Michael, a shamrock, as a symbol for Ireland, is not a
>clover, even though they may be in the same genus. It would be like
>confusing the smiley face for Mr Yuck.
>Although, as a symbol of Éire, I still prefer "Azure, a harp Or,
>strung argent"
>Wm Seán Glen

Hence, the annotation "= shamrock" should be removed from the clubs suit.

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Michael Everson *** Everson Typography *** http://www.evertype.com



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