Archive for the 'August 2009'

Fetch

Over there. Dear Word Detective: So dogs...
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Skinny (the)

Without feathers. Dear Word Detective: ...
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Quash

Step on it. Dear Word Detective: Knowing how...
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Mondegreen vs. Eggcorn

The ants are my friends. Dear Word Detective: ...
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White Shoe Firm

Like powdered wigs for feet. Dear Word...
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