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...and the meaning of horripilation has broadened to include goose flesh. I know of no other word which applies to the prickling of hairs or goose bumps (caused by erection of the papillae).
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Unusual, esoteric, preposterous words Wordsmith 07/03/00 06:49 PM Re: Unusual, esoteric, preposterous words Jackie 07/03/00 08:10 PM Re: Unusual, esoteric, preposterous words tsuwm 07/04/00 03:01 PM Re: horripilation paulb 07/04/00 11:28 AM Re: horripilation tsuwm 07/04/00 03:08 PM
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