Talk:I syng of a mayden

Translation question
I believe there is some question about whether "makeles" means "matchless" (as currently presented in this article) or "without blemish" (cf. German "makellos" = without flaw). The discussion around the importance of the word "stylle" might support this change of translation. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Drkeithphd (talk • contribs) 15:59, 11 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Mmm, I think you might be right. "Matchless" seems to be the translation most commonly used, but your alternative does seem rather likely. Are there any academic articles that corroborate that interpretation? They might be a good addition. Rob (talk) 18:44, 11 January 2010 (UTC)

translation question makeless
I agree with the comment that Makeless is probably not Matchless. It appears to me to be a compound word based on the latin macula - spot. So this is spotless again, referring probably to her virginity and perhaps to the old testament requirement for a sacrificial lamb to be spotless. --Danman502000 (talk) 16:55, 15 December 2012 (UTC)
 * Again, this is a valid interpretation, but requires a reliable citation to be changed/amended in the article. Rob (talk) 23:09, 15 December 2012 (UTC)