Epitaph vs. Epithet

[horseshoe3]

An epitaph is a short text engraved on a tombstone honoring the dead.

An epithet is a descriptive term. In modern times, it commonly refers to an insult based on race.

[philo beddoe]

An epitaph is a short text engraved on a tombstone honoring the dead.

An epithet is a descriptive term. In modern times, it commonly refers to an insult based on race.
Hmmm......can you write an epithet on an epitaph?

[MAGNES]

My first inclination was to thank you, I am the only one using that term a few times.

But ... , am I am right or wrong ? I did read a lot, I don't use the term though other than on here.

It is more than swearing, we all do it, including me. lol

ep·i·taph (ěp’ĭ-tāf’)
n.
1. An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the one buried there. 2. A brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person.——
ep·i·thet (ěp’ə-thět’)
n. 2. An abusive or contemptuous word or phrase.

Then again, seems many are confused too, it is not something you hear often,

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/epitaphs+?fromAsk=true&o=100074

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/epithet

epitaph
http://en.wordpress.com/tag/blatant-racial-epitaph/

Epithet is probably right though, thanks for the correction,
one dictionary says so as well above.

example,

MASON FAG LEADER, Carl aka skydykekyke ;D
http://www.dailydiatribe.net/images/fbfiles/avatars/65.jpg

[horseshoe3]

Just having some fun with you.

"Epithet" is the word you are looking for. You're not the only one though. I've seen it several other times on this forum and elsewhere.

[sirgonzo420]

People REALLY tend to misuse the phrase "begging the question" also.

[Ponce]

Will you gringos please talk in Inglish.......my mind is going epithensodorous with all this big talk ???

[horseshoe3]

People REALLY tend to misuse the phrase "begging the question" also.




Yes, that one has been so misused that almost noone knows the correct meaning anymore.

[Twisted Titan]

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[MAGNES]

Okay, here is an epitaph.

The code reads, " for you " . Pretty scary Lucifer lover buried there.

http://i52.tinypic.com/m8nx5h.jpg