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#109938 08/14/2003 12:52 PM
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Vandyke also Van Dyke or vandyke (van dyk) noun

A short, pointed beard.

[After painter Anthony Van Dyck or Vandyke (1599-1641) who painted portraits of people having these v-shaped beards.]
(e.a.)



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My favorite by that name was Dick VanDyke.


#109940 08/15/2003 1:58 AM
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people having these v-shaped beards

not animals, eh? or perhaps women?



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#109941 08/15/2003 1:07 PM
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Zackly, eta.


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Not merkins again?



#109943 08/15/2003 1:42 PM
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No Dr Bill, not merkins, clams.



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