Talk:Hail fellow well met

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A few points to consider: I think the term is used, but on an infrequent basis and as and adjective only (I've never heard it as a greeting). I'm sure that I have heard it or seen it most often in literature, but I have no examples to share. Nevertheless, while "archaic", it is used these days and that should be noted. Also, because it is rarely if ever used as a greeting anymore, I think that the adjective version should be discussed first foremost. It is most interesting to me that it is somewhat perjorative. I always wondered what the "well met" meant, and I assume it's that they are the ones busy adding to their social standing with the more people they meet (having the longer list of "friends" on Facebook). This later interpretation needs more research. RichRico (talk) 17:38, 5 May 2008 (UTC)