Neptunian n. 2
the language of Neptunians
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1930
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Edmond Hamilton
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For that reason you have been saved, and have been taught our Neptunian tongue.
Universe Wreckers in Amazing Stories June 276/2 -
1932
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J. M. Walsh
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They appeared not altogether unacquainted with the planet men, and, presently, for we still found considerable difficulty with the Neptunian tongue, we gathered that this was not the first occasion on which such visitors had appeared on the planet.
Vanguard to Neptune in Wonder Stories Quarterly Spring 849/2 -
1948
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Marion Zimmer Bradley
On a high arched door, little coiled letters of fire spelled out the Word in archaic Neptunian, the horrific incantation, HPARGIZIV!
Our Favorite Heroin in Planet Stories Summer 126/2 -
1957 Amazing Stories June 130
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[Editorial response to a letter from a Spaniard learning English by reading science fiction] Thank you very much for writing, SeΓ±or Garrido. Your letter does us honor. We are happy to be of assistance to you in learning our language via Amazing Stories. One thing, though. Youβll probably end up knowing Martian, Venusian, and three dialects of Neptunian. Thatβs how science fiction is.
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1988
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Jason Rainbow
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Jingsara Koor looked up, and forgot the lovely charms of Virginia Dray. A foul Neptunian oath dribbled from his lips. A terrible sight met the red eyes of the space pirates. A sight they hadn't expected to see.
Zeppelins of Void in Astro-Adventures: Tales of Scientifiction Apr. 50/2
Research requirements
antedating 1930
Earliest cite
Edmond Hamilton, in Amazing Stories
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