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OP This time tsuwm gave me permission to hijack one of his wwftd, which I think is a word so splendid, I am amazed that it dropped out of use, apparently quite a while ago: Forfex = scissors
The peer now spreads the glittering forfex wide, to inclose the lock.>
- Pope, The R*** of the Lock
The only problem I see with it is that it could create a scene in the Operating Room if a tantrum-prone surgeon asked for forfex and was given forceps..
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Another Hijack wwh 04/19/02 01:27 AM Re: Another Hijack Bobyoungbalt 04/19/02 01:33 AM
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