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#56452 02/13/02 12:52 PM
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It really ought to be "g", as a just reward for inventiveness, with "d" as a very close second.
However, I do believe that the many voters for "h" are nearer to the mark - but they haven't taken it far enough - it is, in fact
"N"
says he confidently, as usual. (But he is, of course, nearly always wrong!)


#56453 02/13/02 01:16 PM
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I'm gunning for B

BTW, most secretaries I know would be p/o'd at being described as similar to a small writing desk.

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#56454 02/13/02 01:26 PM
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To B or not to B?...to B.


#56455 02/13/02 01:34 PM
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B


#56456 02/13/02 03:16 PM
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I'll jump on the Bandwagon!


#56457 02/13/02 05:58 PM
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The "scriv"="writing" connection is too obvious for our intrepid HogMaster. I'm sure it's a redd herring. That's why I pick F.


#56458 02/13/02 06:08 PM
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Noting our Hogmaster's penchant for pool, and in agreement with Flatlander's suggestion that this one may be deliberately deceptive, i'll take L


#56459 02/13/02 07:23 PM
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I choose B (babbage?) too.


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I think I have votes from all the submitters 'cept for Bingley and WildWords -- as soon as I have those I'll close up the old polling booth.


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Wildwords casts her vote for G because it is such a lot of fun to read, and, if it's not the right definition, then I'm gonna send it to a knife maker and suggest that such a knife be made in honor of this definition!

No one voted for my definition, so my continued claim to have least points will continue unchallenged!

Best regards,
WithoutWinning


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