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I'll take J.

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Well, live carefully, vote dangerously.(maybe the other way around) I'll take the cheerful one too: let it B

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 Originally Posted By: Alex Williams
I don't buy the capitalization of "Post and Beam" so (A) is out.

Yeah I worried about that too, but none of the others seemed any better. I chose it because of the (probably faux) etymological potential from "frame" and "poled" but no doubt that's what the daffynitionist intended and I have fallen into their clever trap.

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I like (B)'s directness.

That would have been my second or third guess. It's simple and there's nothing in it that is not "dictionary-like." I suspect you are right.

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I don't believe "the setting" in (C).

Maybe, but I think it's in the top three of possibilities. Again because of the frame (fram) involved.

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I don't believe (D) because I don't think raspberry wine would have a unique name for storage rooms over other types of vinoculture.

Nor would it be fermented in a room, but in a container.

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The wording of (E) lacks a certain 'dictionary flavor.'

I doubt that there would be a word specifically for the bottom jaw of the 'clamp.' Nor is it really a 'clamp' that is used, but more like a hydraulic claw or grabber. I live in a logging area, though I suppose it doesn't necessarily mean I would have heard the term, but I haven't.

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(F) is attractive but I just read a long passage in Patrick O'Brian this week about winding ropes and there was no mention of the term.

It's called a windlass isn't it?

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(G) has just the sort of faux dictionary language that I like to employ in my fake definitions. Then again maybe it is true.
Maybe it is, it's not bad. Great minds think alike perhaps? But is it yours and another daffynitionist or yours and Mr Webster or Collins?

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(H) is another too-jocular entry IMO. (I) is vague -- what game is referred to?

I hesitated over I - is the game called 'tables'? It's just wacky enough to be the real definition though.

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(J) does not jive with my [limited] musical knowledge.

It's possible, but I agree not likely.

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I cast my vote for (B) .

I have a horrile suspicion you may be right. \:\(

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It "feels" like an action.Either B or i. Going for i.


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You may be interested in this 'Post' containing some other very funny daffynitions:
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A) Definition in plural for an entry in singular. I don't think so.

B) This looks like a possibility.

C) Ditto.

D) Seems like letting them sit around would just let them get moldy. I don't think so.

E) Another possibility.

F) Ditto.

G) Resumed?! Resumed?! Maybe, but ...

H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...

I) Has to be a specific gasme. Onliest candidate for the name of the game is tables. Again, maybe, but.

J) Also a possibility.

I mo go with J.

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 Originally Posted By: Faldage
A) Definition in plural for an entry in singular. I don't think so.

Yes I missed the bleeding obvious there I think. (hits forehead) Doh!

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E) Another possibility. F) Ditto.

But why would a CLIPPER ship have any different kind of rope winding mechanism than any other sailing ship? Nup.

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G) Resumed?! Resumed?! Maybe, but ...

Resumed is a good word. Resumption of land does refer to where governments take private land and pay compensation to build a freeway or a public utility or railway or whatever.

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H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...

Pigs might fly...?

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>Has to be a specific gasme. Onliest candidate for the name of the game is tables.

pl. tables, formerly the ordinary name of BACKGAMMON (Obs. since c 1750)

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I like E.

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H) I dunno. It might could be a cow name, but ...


Polder framed cow?

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