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#175855 04/15/08 03:22 AM
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stylite, choose one:

/STY lite/

a) a certain type of Styrofoam

b) Unadorned stone tracery forming the structural border of a stained glass window.

c) A Greek slave used as a soldier.

d) Agric., jocular : a term used to refer to the illumination of a pig shelter

e) (Old French) a quill; a long wing-feather, used as a pen; often clipped, so that the birds could not fly

f) - n - a type of ripstop nylon of extra light nature mainly used for making kites, windsocks, inflatables, banners

g) Fossilized swine feces.

h) n., a small, pen shaped device used to write on any number of computer connected devices, such as a graphics tablet. Related to stylus, which is typically larger in size.

i) The top echelon of the swine pecking order.

j) adj. Having the shape or form of a stem or stick. From the Latin, stylus, stilus

k) a Christian ascetic living atop a pillar

l) light-housekeeping as performed by a bachelor (coined by Dave Barry)


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Lots of very funny but plainly whimsical creations there! I predict most will be able to pick the right one this time.

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Oh really? Give me some light here. Do not underestimate the tricky aspects of this Hogmaster.

I like the whole lot but I go straight for the one that brought me the biggest laugh.
The happy hermit. Sitting stylite in the twilight. \:D

Which means k)

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Like Bobby Shaftoe, I'll go to C.

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 Originally Posted By: wofahulicodoc
Like Bobby Shaftoe, I'll go to C.


Hopping there lightly no doubt...

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I'll side with the recent birthday girl and pick k. Could be the new style. \:D


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Fun Maven, fun! [ But may the wise voters continue... ]

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g)

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oh, F it.


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Infinitely wise.

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