I never cease to be amazed at the intellectual caliber of vintage racers
and surprise, surprise, one of them is Don Queen. The 5th definition
obviously is the correct one hence so many Corinthian Yacht Clubs around
the world. I am sure the key is the word "amateur" meaning "not in it
for money." At least that used to be the definition. Of course an
argument could be made for number 2. So if we combine #2 and #5 we have
someone who is a happy spendthrift racing his boat (or in this case,
car) with no expectation of any monetary gain. Obviously this must be
someone who does it for the "love of the sport" which is my definition
of Corinthian.
Dick
DonJQueen@aol.com wrote:
>
> I give up - here are all the definitions of Corinthian used in the Western
> World. Which one pertains to Vintage Racing ?
> Don Queen
>
> Co*rin*thi*ans (noun plural but singular in construction)
>
> : either of two letters written by St. Paul to the Christians of Corinth and
> included as books in the New Testament
>
> of, relating to, or characteristic of Corinth or Corinthians
>
> of or relating to the lightest and most ornate of the three ancient Greek
> architectural orders distinguished esp. by its large capitals decorated with
> carved acanthus leaves
>
> 1 : a native or resident of Corinth, Greece
>
> 2 : a merry profligate man
>
> 3 : Luxurious
>
> 4 : Licentious
>
> 5 : an amatuer yachtsman
>
> 6 : ornate
>
> 7 : a man about town who lives dissolutely
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