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Shu used this word
quote:
http://www.xenvideo.com/2007/01/12/beauty-without-brains/
in this thread.

It makes me wonder if Peggy Parish, author of Amelia Bedelia books knew this word. In this series of books for young, new readers, Amelia is a household maid who takes every phrase literally and invariably makes a mess of her duties. For instance, when she's told to dust the living room, she spreads dusting powder (talcum) around the room.

Anyone else find this a very close coincidence?


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Help! What word did I use? Smile
 
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I am confused, too...though I love Amelia Bedelia!
 
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