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eponym modifier without the noun - gerackie
Posted: Feb 14, 2010
Arrrrgh! Eponyms! I have been researching and researching and there are lots of articles etc. on whether to use the possessive form or not. I have that down - I was taught no possessive unless it is a client preference or transcribe as dictated; okay, no problem. But no one seems to even address the question of using the possessive form if the noun that goes with it is not dictated, i.e. "Hoffmann's" or "Sjogren's." I believe we are to leave it possessive as it is awkward otherwise, i.e. "Hoffmann" or "Sjogren." Anyone have a definitive answer?
leave it off - nuff said
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not e-"nuff" - gerackie
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks for your reply, but I was hoping for something backed up by experience or reference, maybe even something helpful.
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