Bruyere as I learned is the brits version of Briar.....The Canadians dont go to the Mall they go to the Centre....So I can assume that pipes that use Bruyere are british or Canadian...
Briar vs Bruyere, Center vs Centre, those damn English spellings..how come?
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Uh, I believe that bruyère is a French word. It is thought that Jura, France is the birthplace of the first bruyère pipe
-- fashioned (c. 1840) to replace a broken meerschaum. This story may, however, be anecdotal.
The British can be credited with establishing the so-called classical pipe shapes; and,
of course, their contributions to the art of tobacco processing and blending are legendary.
Because we Americans have butchered their language, and are arrogant enough
to think that we're right and they're wrong.
-- fashioned (c. 1840) to replace a broken meerschaum. This story may, however, be anecdotal.
The British can be credited with establishing the so-called classical pipe shapes; and,
of course, their contributions to the art of tobacco processing and blending are legendary.
Because we Americans have butchered their language, and are arrogant enough
to think that we're right and they're wrong.
Yes, I believe that it was the French that introduced the Bruyere Pipe
to the world, so it's really their word. Yes, the story is anecdotal but
still a good one, as it survives to this day and frequently shows up in
the literature. During that time frame, the French were highly regarded
for their Meerschaum & Ivory Pipes that demonstrated the pinnacle of art
at that time in Pipe carving. It was a time rich in commerce and wealthy patrons.
Ben Rapaport's article, One of a Kind: La Pipe Dieppoise (P&T Magazine,
Summer 2010) gives what details survive on this chapter in Pipe history.
to the world, so it's really their word. Yes, the story is anecdotal but
still a good one, as it survives to this day and frequently shows up in
the literature. During that time frame, the French were highly regarded
for their Meerschaum & Ivory Pipes that demonstrated the pinnacle of art
at that time in Pipe carving. It was a time rich in commerce and wealthy patrons.
Ben Rapaport's article, One of a Kind: La Pipe Dieppoise (P&T Magazine,
Summer 2010) gives what details survive on this chapter in Pipe history.
another thing is bruyere also exists to this day as a -type- for German pipe (the porcelain painted things you sometimes see when looking for clay pipes). Language is overly versatile in the West and I suggest just learning to deal with it heh heh.
I speak several languages. American, English, Aussie and a smattering of Canadian. Traditionally English does not so much adopt words and grammar from other languages so much as hauling those languages into a dark ally and mugging them for any loose bits.
Well said, Unclearthur.
Its actually quite interesting watching the so-called modern English language "grow" (or, more accurately in my mind, devolve) with the growing usage of "netspeak" and other slang.
Its actually quite interesting watching the so-called modern English language "grow" (or, more accurately in my mind, devolve) with the growing usage of "netspeak" and other slang.
I make an effort to use the American spellings when I'm posting here, out of respect for the majority. 'Taint no big thang. 
English is a common language of the masses which was jumbled together from Old English, French and the Saxon languages. Probably a few more in there, too. That it has any coherency at all is a miracle. American spellings can be traced largely to The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster (Google Books here), which made an attempt to "cleanse" many of the inherited crazy spellings. So full credit to the Americans for seizing the bull by the horns.
Arguing about who's right is nonsensical, though. Enjoy the wondrous variety.
Simon
English is a common language of the masses which was jumbled together from Old English, French and the Saxon languages. Probably a few more in there, too. That it has any coherency at all is a miracle. American spellings can be traced largely to The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster (Google Books here), which made an attempt to "cleanse" many of the inherited crazy spellings. So full credit to the Americans for seizing the bull by the horns.
Arguing about who's right is nonsensical, though. Enjoy the wondrous variety.
Simon
I like some of the British slang.... e.g. Dust collector and liabilities..... The wife and kids.
They have a lot of colour. :D
They have a lot of colour. :D
Bruyere pipes are different than briar. If you were to smoke a bruyere pipe and smoke a briar afterwards...
You can tell the bruyere gives off a bad taste. I got a bruyere pipe on ebay and it was complete garbage....
You can tell the bruyere gives off a bad taste. I got a bruyere pipe on ebay and it was complete garbage....
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