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Definitions submitted by: Annastrophic, Aramis11, belMarduk, Faldage, Jackie, musick, Owlbow, ParkinT, shanks, Ted Remington, themilum,wofahulicodoc, one in memory of Dr Bill, which I, in my omnipotent role as Hogmistress, permitted, and, of course, the real definition.
A) knitter's term for an inch of purl stitch
B) a small boat; similar to a wherry but wider and more easily sculled
C) a power-operated crank or gearbox with a square locking mechanism
D) (slang) v. To pack into an enclosed space, especially to maximize capacity
E) an architectural element used to fit a dome to a square structure
F) reaction to a severe or painful pinch
G) a thin-bladed knife carried at the back of the neck by Basque sheepherders
H) colloquial; onomatopoeic verb describing the action of sopping up the last drops of soup or chowder from a bowl using a piece of bread, roll or clamcake
I) also squench a combination of "squaw" and "wench" (circa, 1700) - an early English designation for loose Indian women without tribal affiliations. cf. camp followers.
J)a Scottish breakfast dish, usually made from fried cabbage, traditionally an accompaniment to black pudding or haggis
K) to squeeze tightly together
L) a small amount, as of ketchup (from squirt + pinch)
M) the centre shaft of a single section of multi-sprocketed, bi-toothed chain link
N) from archery; the act of using monocular vision to aim along the shaft of the arrow
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Dunno guys, I'm pretty sure it's C .
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Gotta be E. Consider: how do you put a round dome onto a square building? You just take it and squinch it into place!
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I don't see how you could squinch anything into the difference between D and K, so I'll split the difference and vote (no wait, that leaves me at G and a half) OK, M.
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If it ain't C, it oughtta be; that's a darned good definition! Though I like the boat one, too...
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C sounds too much like a *play on "winch".
D sounds like a *play on "squeeze".
I'll vote for "N" which sounds like a play on "squint".
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"I am certain there is too much certainty in the world" -Michael Crichton
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Onlooker's choice:
To be honest, if I would not have looked it up in the dictionary which makes me know now it is X , I would have chosen B .
So Be it.
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The technical nature of Aramis cannot resist B. It must B B.
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I know, there is no such things as a stupid question (unless it's really stupid) but, can I vote if I did not submit? Well, I'm going to anyway,
Mmmmmm...
that didn't hurt.
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Sure, anyone can vote. Back when we kept some kind of score some hogmasters counted submitters' votes more than non-submitters' but there's never been a prohibition on non-submitters voting.
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thanks Faldage. clear as vodka.
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So, there is a distinction between submitters and posters?  Jackie?
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C sounds too much like a *play on "winch".
D sounds like a *play on "squeeze".
I'll vote for "N" which sounds like a play on "squint".
...and which is the play on "scrunch"? (All of them, of course!)
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While posters (spit) are shiftless and no-count. A bad lot who rob the jail of tenants and feed at the public trough.
Go ahead ! Go ahead ! the Milum! Enjoy yourself! Make it attractive for the shy and the hesitating.  : Fantastic policy!
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Now, now, BranShe. You wouldn't want a passel of new posters who didn't understand the subtleties of humor, now would you? (Mmm? "passel of new posters" That's good, Milo. That's very, very good.
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Oh , my... a wordtest as well! passel: (regional) large group or amount: a fairly large group or amount. Now that I've sorted this out with the help of the one-look friend , do you think I could still join the next time? I mean the cream of the cream? 
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Now, now, BranShe. You wouldn't want a passel of new posters who didn't understand the subtleties of humor, now would you?
agreed. confirmed. right-on. you bet. uh huh.
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Milo, you old Christmas turkey, you.
In the context of this discussion, a poster is anyone who makes a post to any thread on this board. A submitter is someone who submits a daffynition for the Hogwash® word.
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In the context of this discussion, a poster is anyone who makes a post to any thread on this board. A submitter is someone who submits a daffynition for the Hogwash® word.
That's right. And I don't want to take this to the limit, but is there any confirmed relation between beeing shy and hesitating and having lack of humor? 
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there is a distinction between submitters and posters? You bet there is: a poster is a large piece of paper that you put up on your wall. Thanks, A, for giving me the opportunity to air my grievance once again! :-)
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Well, sorry about nagging on over something not that serious. How many days does this voting last? I really read those rules over a few times , but I did not find the answer. Anyone would/could tell,thanks a lot?
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How many days does this voting last?
Normally a week, but in practice it will wait till all the submitters have voted.
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See how it is here? That 'poster' thing was really just an amusing little drop of rain to tease Jackie's hair with, that became a deluge.  .. 
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Just happens to be a minor pet peeve of mine; I posted early on that I flatly refuse to call a person a poster. Though I realize I'm fighting the current; I incurred the wrath and derision of my entire Sunday School class last week when I pointed out that the book had "it's", where the term was possessive. [gnashing my teeth all over again at the thought e] Just call me stickler...
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... I flatly refuse to call a person a poster.
As long as you understand what it means when it's used.
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I posted early on that I flatly refuse to call a person a poster.
Said Jackie flatly.
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... I flatly refuse to call a person a poster.
As long as you understand what it means when it's used.
it is a type-1 word, after all...
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it is a type-1 word, after all...
those are the tough ones.
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How many days does this voting last?
Normally a week, but in practice it will wait till all the submitters have voted.
Shanks is the only submitter who has not yet voted. If he doesn't vote by Feb 19th, I'll post the results.
Love and kisses.....
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I really like D, but it's too close to K for voting comfort... ergo, I'll go to E which is not only plausible but also something there *must* be a word for.
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I really like D, but it's too close to K for voting comfort... ergo, I'll go to E which is not only plausible but also something there *must* be a word for.
I agree completely with all of this. (hi, FB!)
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