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Re: Klingon WOTD: van (n)

• From: Steven Boozer <[email protected]>
• Subject: Re: Klingon WOTD: van (n)
• Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 13:14:07 -0500
• In-Reply-To: <[email protected]>

: Klingon word:   van
: Part of Speech: noun
: Definition:     salute, tribute

Not attested in canon.  We do know of the {van bom} "anthem, hymn":

  "A {van bom}, literally 'salute song' or 'tribute song', is something
   like a hymn or anthem (indeed, hymn and anthem are common translations
   of {van bom}) in that it is sung at occasions where it is appropriate
   to express one's feelings of loyalty and dedication to someone or
   something. Most typically, a {van bom} praises the Klingon Empire
   itself, often invoking its founder, Kahless." (KGT p.77) 

  "Because of the feelings stirred by a {van bom}, the clerics of the
   monastery on Boreth created the clone of Kahless." (KGT p.77 ill.)

{Qoy qeylIS puqloD} is a {van bom}, often referred to in fandom as "the Klingon
anthem".

Also cf. the noun {van'a'} "award" and the homophonous verb {van} "salute":

  Hovmey Davan
  You salute the stars. TKW



-- 
Voragh                       
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons

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