tlhIngan-Hol Archive: Thu Nov 02 07:18:29 2006
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Re: Klingon WOTD: qup (noun)
>This is the Klingon Word Of The Day for Thursday, November 2, 2006.
>
>Category: People
>
>Klingon word: qup
>Part of Speech: noun
>Definition: elder
Never used in canon.
Cultural notes:
"Younger Klingons describe some of the vocabulary used by their elders as
{mu'mey Doy'} ('tired words')" (KGT 35)
"As he describes the thrill of his first hunt, Toq (Sterling Macer) reminds
his elders of what it is to be Klingon." (KGT 90)
"Klingons revere their ancestors, respect their elders, and have
unparalleled veneration for heritage." (KGT 133)
"Younger Klingons, while accepting their heritage and observing the ancient
rites, see some aspects of their elders' behavior and beliefs as, if not
obsolete, then just old-fashioned." (KGT 133)
Related nouns:
{quprIp} Council of Elders (cf. {yejquv} High Council)
Related verbs:
{qan} be old (not young)
Additional Notes:
To point your pinkie {qanwI'} at someone signifies that you believe they
are old {qan}. (HQ 10.2)
Pun:
{qup} is {puq} "child" backwards.
--
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons