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It says: "also", Sir.
It's "compass".
Look at example with "regular heptagon".
P.S. Why "compass", by the way!
Latin "Circinus" sounds way better. IMHO.
once again, YOU ARE WRONG! yes it says "also" but the 1st definition if for the instrument that tells you direction...the Also is about the instrument in question here, a pair of jointed legs with points.It says: "also", Sir.
It's "compass".
Look at example with "regular heptagon".
P.S. Why "compass", by the way!
Latin "Circinus" sounds way better. IMHO.
It says: "also", Sir.
It's "compass".
Look at example with "regular heptagon".
P.S. Why "compass", by the way!
Latin "Circinus" sounds way better. IMHO.
Logically, I understand why the magnetic device is called a "compass" and the divider is referred to as "compasses".
While the magnetic device steps through the cardinal directions using the one point (or step; pass), the divider device steps through measurement efforts using two points (steps; passes)
Why does it have to be one or the other? It can probably be both. Obviously, both have been used for centuries and our Order hasn't come crashing down as a result.I almost made this a poll, but thought that was too binary, but maybe it's voting time..... my vote has changed...to compasses because that's what we say inside a degree
But we're not supposed to apply logic, flexibility or variance to these things - there can only be one way (mine of course)Why does it have to be one or the other? It can probably be both. Obviously, both have been used for centuries and our Order hasn't come crashing down as a result.
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It is Compasses!
It says: "also", Sir.
It's "compass".
yes it says "also" but .....
Thank you! My jurisdiction clearly says "compass," and it will remain so. Other jurisdictions clearly say "compasses," and they will remain so. Different dictionaries say different things. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) says both are acceptable, but compass is the older of the two.Why does it have to be one or the other? It can probably be both. Obviously, both have been used for centuries and our Order hasn't come crashing down as a result.
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The idea that a vote on an internet message board is somehow binding is just silly.
You have seriously misunderstood the obviousness of this thread....The idea that a vote on an internet message board is somehow binding is just silly.
who said voting on here was gonna change anything? And the 1st part of ur message covers exactly what this thread was started for. Like u said...ur jurisdiction says one thing others say something else thats what it is. But what bloke was refering to early in the thread was even though his ritual says compasses he still says compass when not reciting ritual so he found him self confused a bit and brought it up for discussion.....Thank you! My jurisdiction clearly says "compass," and it will remain so. Other jurisdictions clearly say "compasses," and they will remain so. Different dictionaries say different things. The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) says both are acceptable, but compass is the older of the two.
The idea that a vote on an internet message board is somehow binding is just silly.
Wait..... so are you saying this thread will not revolutionize freemasonry and bring light to the ignorant brethren who've been making "mistakes" for centuries?
*horror*
*disappointment*
* gets pitchforks and torches*No no not light it's lights. It will bring lights.
I think he ises.* gets pitchforks and torches*
So, are you saying it will bring knowledges ?
Like everything else in Free-masonry, there are dozens of variations on the theme. Visit other jurisdictions, embrace the differences! But for the love of Solomon stop arguing about who's right.