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Posted By:
des
Shim & shimmy
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02/07/01
11:10 PM
Anyone know of any correlation between these two words of such diverse meanings? Just curious!
Posted By:
wwh
Re: Shim & shimmy
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02/08/01
12:35 AM
Dear des: I doubt that there is any connection. The dictionary gives no clue as to origin of "shim" a thin wooden wedge. Shimmy seems to be corruption of chemise, and therefore unrelated. wwh
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