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teenieleek

20th November 2011, 19:21
Decreased by Emerson's "transitions of trade" p-e-sed. Looks like pressed but can anyone explain why?
P.S. nothing to do with Moby Dick, it's just the name of the crossword.
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sallyw

20th November 2011, 19:24
De-crease, iron or press clothes. Not sure where Emerson comes into it though!
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film fan

20th November 2011, 19:24
De-crease - to remove creases or iron or press.
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teenieleek

20th November 2011, 19:27
Thanks Sallyw and filmfan but it was an explanation of the Emerson bit I was hoping for. The poet or someone different?
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ab

20th November 2011, 19:32
I think "pressed upon by the transitions of trade" is a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson in "English Traits".
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teenieleek

20th November 2011, 19:37
Thanks AB, I had looked up his quotable quotes but didn't find that. Don't think I'll be having it for bedtime reading any time soon!
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