Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 >"Other gurus became maintained dependents of rich disciples, like >storytellers-cum-family-priests, in status a little above the >domestic barber and washerman." > >Is three hyphens in one construction too many? Possible alternative: > >"Other gurus became maintained dependents of rich disciples, like >storytellers cum family priests, in status a little above the >domestic barber and washerman." > >(Comments, please) I'd say you don't need the hyphens. "Cum" just means "with." Or in this case, more loosely, "who are also." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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