."… And It Is Half-Wey Pryme."
- Author / Editor
- Block, Edward A.
."… And It Is Half-Wey Pryme."
- Published
- Speculum 32.4 (1957) 826-33.
- Description
- Argues that the Host's mention of "half-wey pryme" in RvP 1.3906 refers to the canonical hour of prime rather than "modern clock time" and means 6:30 am, rather than 7:30 as it is often explained. Compares other chronological references in CT (especially those that use "prime" and clock time), comments on the progress and speed of the pilgrims, and suggests that, in this instance, Chaucer's usage is stylistically realistic.
- Chaucer Subjects
- Language and Word Studies
Style and Versification
Canterbury Tales--General
Reeve and His Tale