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Sorry CK, I couldn't quite see how to fit Zild or others into the pattern).
Zildages.
The interesting thing (from my perspective, anyway) is that ALL of the meanings attributed to the words above hold good here.
In NZ, rubber = eraser = condom, etc., depending on context.
Tabling a motion or an agenda item, however, only means putting it before the meeting. This is probably because you wouldn't be able to sort out what it meant from the context.
I have NEVER heard sellotape called Durex in Australia. I do stand to be corrected by our Ozzish neighbours, however.
The idiot also known as Capfka ...
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