Talk:David Lyndsay

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I have already created redirects to help those searching "David Lindsay," but I think the surname should be spelled in the modern way :"Lindsay" for the page title and all references throughout the page. "Lindsay" is used in all references that I can find about this historical person, including the DNB. It appears that there were more than one alternate archaic spellings besides "Lyndsay," (including "Lindesay" mentioned in the article). Is there a compelling reason to use "Lyndsay?" —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Neitz (talk • contribs) 27 July, 2006.

It's not a particularly archaic spelling, as this spelling is still used today. As for the author, a google search finds many references using this spelling. Britannica uses this spelling, though it mentions "Lindsay" as an alternative. My copy of the book Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis (from Canongate Books) does use "Lindsay", though. Since both seem to be in common use, I'd go with the original title, as long as the appropriate redirects remain in place. Lurker ^{your words}/_{my deeds} 10:00, 28 July 2006 (UTC)