-
meaning armor, protective covering or shell - is the distinguishing phonetic
here. The duck is probably the hardiest of birds, with a natural immunity to
disease and ability to withstand severe environmental conditions. Hence :
,
the well-protected (
) bird ().
Nevertheless, the proverb has the last word: "Compare a duck with a goose,
and the duck will be unsaleable."
-
meaning armor, protective covering or shell - is the distinguishing phonetic
here. The duck is probably the hardiest of birds, with a natural immunity to
disease and ability to withstand severe environmental conditions. Hence :
,
the well-protected (
).
Nevertheless, the proverb has the last word: "Compare a duck with a goose,
and the duck will be unsaleable."
