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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
The word 'subnivean' wasn't used. The word used was subnivial, a word made up to suit the author's desire at the time. I don't believe you can find it in the OED.
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It was actually 'subniveal' and according to Harry it's even in the Kindle's dictionary. It's not made up by the author and it was correctly used.
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Would you say 'he armed them with a refrigerator?' You'd get the 'idea' that he 'gave' them a fridge. But the usage wouldn't be correct.
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If I was painting a scene wherein the characters were 'doing battle against food spoilage' or 'on a covert op to provide cold drinks for a dorm party' I might indeed arm them with a refrigerator and it would be quite correct.
ApK