Can it really cut glass? Has anybody tried it...?
2006-08-26 08:48:00 · 0 answers · asked by lookoutmarvin 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It refers to the fact that cut glass was only used by the aristocracy who used this particular pronunciation form.
2006-08-27 01:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cut Glass Accent
2016-11-13 22:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by baden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means an articulate and precise way of speaking. Clean and exact pronunciation of each vowel and consonant and is usually associated with the upper classes or English royalty.
2006-08-28 08:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Clear and high pitched, perfect English.
2006-08-26 10:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by kritikos43 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it was an slur on screechy well pronounced voices that were said to be sharp
2006-08-26 08:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋