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Discussion Topic  RE: Distaff (or the opposite thereof) (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I have also come across both definitions. The reference to spinning wool isn't dated but the referen......
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Discussion Topic  RE: gastroc nemius (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Most men are more likely to have a party 7 than a 6 pack. Come to think of it, most men are likely t......
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Discussion Topic  RE: gastroc nemius (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Discussion Topic  RE: gastroc nemius (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Sounds like one for Kalleh this one...
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Discussion Topic  Beautiful/handsome (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I was just wondering today why it was that we invariably refer to women as being 'beautiful' and men......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Pimp (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
My dictionary dates 'pimp' from 1607 but notes that it has an obscure origin and defines it as 'A pa......
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Discussion Topic  RE: The Chattering Classes (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
It's not the easiest word to work into a sentence but you may find this useful: FLOCCINAUCINIHILIPI......
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Discussion Topic  RE: The Chattering Classes (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Discussion Topic  Nincompoop (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I'm on a roll here now with the letter 'N'! Like 'niminy-piminy', the word 'nincompoop' is another ......
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Discussion Topic  Niminy-piminy (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
When I was looking up 'Nimby' in my dictionary I was intrigued to come across the word 'niminy-pimin......
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Discussion Topic  BLUFFING GAME - CHILIASM (in Wordplay) by Doad
I've never thought of starting a bluffing game before because I've always been sure that you'd all k......
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Discussion Topic  RE: "Fav" vs "Fave" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I confess that perhaps part of my problem with this is my own inability, as a man, to multi-task. Wh......
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Discussion Topic  RE: "Fav" vs "Fave" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
To me at least there seems to be an important difference with a conversation at a party or indeed th......
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Discussion Topic  RE: "Fav" vs "Fave" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I know exactly what you mean CW. I often think that the advent of modern technology has led to a det......
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Poll  RE: "Fad" - what's the adjective form? (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
OK then, I will post. I voted for either, with distinct meanings because of the definition I found i......
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Discussion Topic  RE: "Fav" vs "Fave" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Great story Bob, I really liked that. When it happened to me I told the kids I would be confiscating......
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Discussion Topic  RE: "Fav" vs "Fave" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
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Poll  RE: "Fad" - what's the adjective form? (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I would love to know why people chose to vote in a particular way or if it was just a guess. I certa......
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Discussion Topic  RE: "Fav" vs "Fave" (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
I generally hate to follow the crowd but if I do abbreviate I would go with 'fave' for the reasons a......
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Discussion Topic  RE: Excipient (in Questions & Answers about Words) by Doad
Back to the old trusty dictionary Kalleh! 1726 - Adjective. That takes exception. 1753 - That ingre......
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