Riffing On Rifle And Riffle (Limerick)
At times, I’m disturbed by a piffle,
Like just now, when I started to sniffle,
On belatedly learning
This factoid, concerning:
The verb “rifle” is diff’rent from “riffle.”
(Here’s a good explanation of the differences between “rifle” and “riffle.”)
Tags: Confusion, Language Humor, Language Limerick
