hornetguy
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That is correct. I didn't say principal and principle were homonyms. I should have said the English language is difficult with its homonyms, homophone, homographs, etc. The thread has spread out to a grammar lesson instead of the vocabulary correction I was initially making.
But you are correct. Principal and principle are homophones. Fair as in equitable and fair as in carnival are homonyms.
CC, I have a quiet habit of correcting your homophones when I quote you. Among others, the standard to/two/too, there/their/they're and your/you're. Common mistakes made often on the forums by many. C'est la vie. Usually just provides a small chuckle and then I move on.
Be ready to take what you give if you want to correct language!