Yoke = Implement used to harness animals, like so:
Yolk = Middle part of the egg, like so:
In metaphorical use, "yoke" is the one that is used in phrases like "laying a heavy yoke" on someone. A heavy yolk would be pretty messy. If you use yolk in such a context . . . you'll have egg on your face.
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This post made me happy.
Perhaps as your next public service, you can do can't, cant, and Kant. It would be fun to illustrate...
This was so funny! I just read an otherwise excellent book on mysteries in art, that suggested making tempera paint home with egg yokes. Misspelled consistently through the instructions!
Cute! Hey, can you send me your email address? Mine is mjlundquist at gmail dot com. Thanks!
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