specific meaning of "but" word

[TheParser]

I'd use 'special thanks ...' there.

NOT A TEACHER


(1) Thank you for your kind advice.

(2) We learners greatly appreciate the patient and courteous way in which you disagree

with other people.

(3) Of course, other learners should definitely take your suggestion and use

"special" in that sentence.

(4) As for me, however, I shall continue to use that beautiful old word in such

sentences. I checked the many examples of "especial thanks" in Google books,

so I feel justified in using it.

[szaroczek]

Isn't it like this "e" in "especial" makes the ordinary "special" even more "special"...?

This is just a question and I am definitely NOT a teacher.

P.S.
By the way I highly invite and encourage ALL English language experts to correct me whenever they regard me being wrong, whether in spelling, grammar, lexical issues or whatever else regardless if it is a topic-related expression or a second-plan utterance, a serious mistake or a petty one. ALL revisions are extremely welcome and appreciated. Just to let you know.

[5jj]

Thank you for your kind advice..

I gave no advice Parser. I simply noted what I would say.

However, I will now give some advice. Learners should note that in British English the adjective 'especial' is rather formal, and is used only before a noun - Be careful with that! It's especial.