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Re: Klingon WOTD: lurDech (n)

Steven Boozer ([email protected]) [KLI Member] 

> > Klingon word:   lurDech
> > Part of Speech: noun
> > Definition:     tradition

As used in canon:

   qorDu' lurDechmeyna' pab tlhInganpu'
   With strong [Klingon] family traditions... S13

"Tradition" in the sources:

"It was felt best not to argue with Klingon tradition." (TKD 48, on {-Ha'})

"It should be pointed out that the vocabulary associated with rituals, 
martial arts, literature, opera, and the like, though some of it may be 
genuinely archaic, is not considered {mu'mey Doy'} ('tired words'). 
Traditions are extremely important in Klingon culture, and the younger 
generation honors them fully." (KGT 35f)

"The upper classes, for their part, incorporate a few archaic words into 
their speech. This is true among all age groups in the upper classes. It 
may be considered a sign of erudition and respect for tradition; it does 
not represent an aversion to change." (KGT 41)

"According to Klingon tradition, the first bat'leth was forged by Kahless 
the Unforgettable&" (KGT 59)

{qeylIS betleH} (the Sword of Kahless) is "the most revered item in Klingon 
tradition". (KCD)

"Because of the importance of the bat'leth in Klingon tradition, however, 
they have taken to calling the bat'leth {betleH quv}..." (KGT 60)]

Cf. also the nouns {paQDI'norgh} "teachings", {quH} "heritage" and {qun} 
"history".




-- 
Voragh
Ca'Non Master of the Klingons

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