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Originally Posted By: BranSheaboycotter (where does that word come from btw.)
Yes as Faldy says, from Captain Boycott. Interestingly, although it is an active/transitive verb, he was the TARGET of the original 'Boycott.' It would have been more logical for it to become a passive verb - "he was boycott by them" - but logic in language development (especially in English) is rather hit and miss.
The Pookwife too hates breakfast in bed - all those messy crumbs and runny yolks in the bedclothes.
Last edited by The Pook; 05/11/08 11:12 PM.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Happy Mothers' Day!!! twosleepy 05/11/08 12:57 PM Re: Happy Mothers' Day!!! BranShea 05/11/08 09:11 PM Re: Happy Mothers' Day!!! Faldage 05/11/08 09:35 PM Re: Happy Mothers' Day!!! AnnaStrophic 05/11/08 10:43 PM Re: Happy Mothers' Day!!! BranShea 05/12/08 02:54 PM Re: Happy Mothers' Day!!! The Pook 05/11/08 11:11 PM
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