Re: Klingon Whorf and Benjamin Lee Whorf?

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Pamela N. Lindell (lindell@scs.unr.edu) wrote:
: A recent post about Star Trek reminded me of a question I've had for a
: long time. Does anyone know if the Star Trek character "Whorf" was named
: after Benjamin Lee Whorf? Maybe the linguist who wrote the Klingon
: language had something to do with this?

I believe the linguist's name was spelled "Worf," so I'm not sure. Good
question, tho. :)

Peace
Scott

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