Archive for the 'September 2009'

Dutch, Do the

Some slurs are, evidently, eternal. Dear Word...
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Balmy

Agreeably nuts. Dear Word Detective: Please...
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Strapping

“Fuhgeddaboudit” is my middle name. ...
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Piece of work

Pain in the toolbox? Dear Word Detective: ...
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Jumper / Sweater

Hot enough for you? Dear Word Detective: I...
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