A specific usage of ‘less seldom’. From “less rarely” to “less seldom”: In German society and economy.
In my opinion, I really enjoyed A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin. What is your opinion? I’ve come across the phrase ‘less rarely’, and I would be really glad if someone explained it to me.
Even so, there was something in the air that made Tyrion uneasy. West of the Rhoyne, he knew, the wharves of Volantis teemed with sailors, slaves, and traders, and the wineshops, inns, and brothels all catered to them. Off the river, strangers from across the seas were barely seen. We are not wanted here, the dwarf realized.
In my opinion ‘less seldom’ should mean something like’more frequently’, but here it is used as’more rarely’. Why is my thinking wrong? How do you find yours?
Why, what are some examples?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
More Seldom = less Seldom. More often implies that the frequency is closer to “Often”?
