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HarpoNotMarx (((2*1)^6)-6-(2*8)=42 Started conversation Jun 11, 2003
... and I suggest the word "circumvagination", the habit of f*nnying around, much as we do on H2G2.. I see someone's already beaten me to be keeper of the misplaced apostrophe, but that's something that can really get my goat.
Cheeribye for the present!
Harpo 
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Viojen 2*16+1+3+6=42. Fencing-it's escrime! Posted Jul 1, 2003
Hiya Harpo!
'tis me, Jen, the creator and editor of this site, finally getting around to updating. So, as of now, you're officially added.
Welcome to the cult.
Jen
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HarpoNotMarx (((2*1)^6)-6-(2*8)=42 Posted Jul 2, 2003
do I have to contribute regularly in the use of dictionary words in polite conversation?
Have you ever read BS Johnson's [sadly out of print] book Christie Malry's own double entry? It contains a chapter called the argument of dictionary words, and Johnson himself seemed to have quite a talent before his untimely suicide.
If I get round to it I'll post something on him
Cheers,
Harpo
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Viojen 2*16+1+3+6=42. Fencing-it's escrime! Posted Jul 22, 2003
No and no, to both questions.
But the book sounds cool.
just got back from 2 1/2 weeks away! And leaving again on Poets, but I'll try to catch you around.
Jen
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MMF - Keeper of Mustelids, with added P.M.A., is now in a relationship. Posted Aug 21, 2003
Hi,
As a word-smith, I would like to join. I particularly enjoy finding out the etymology of sayings, eg:- long in the tooth, above board etc.
If anyone has any sayings that the derivations are needed please contact me. I love a challenge. 
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Viojen 2*16+1+3+6=42. Fencing-it's escrime! Posted Oct 31, 2003
Hi MadFiddler (do you have a nickname?)!
Welcome to the club.
I frequently enjoy learning about etymology of different sayings (there's a column in our newspaper that I read a lot) although I don't have any pressing ones at the moment. I personally find the whole thing fascinating-including etymology of just plain words, although it's not always as interesting.
I'll be adding you to our list soon. But for now, have some 
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Jen
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- 1: HarpoNotMarx (((2*1)^6)-6-(2*8)=42 (Jun 11, 2003)
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- 3: HarpoNotMarx (((2*1)^6)-6-(2*8)=42 (Jul 2, 2003)
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- 5: MMF - Keeper of Mustelids, with added P.M.A., is now in a relationship. (Aug 21, 2003)
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