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magistra
recently one of the compilers of the new OED said that his new favourite word was that given to the medium sized plate which we sometimes call a salad or sandwich plate. Does anyone know what the word...
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johnk
What is the difference between a city and a town? Some towns seem to be bigger than some cities!!
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dance2trance
England has St George, Scotland has St Andrew. But USA?
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covenant
rhyming slang meaning drunk
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nextqueen
what can i write inside a card to a couple who are returning back to their first home in australia, after living over here for nearly 3 years? it cant be a new home card obviously, their daughters...
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THC
My grandmother had Scottish roots and there's a phrase she used for the smallest room in the house (and pardon my ignorance on the correct spelling) - she called it the "dun ay gue" or...
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nohorn
I keep seeing that word in AB. The last time I heard the term was in a nursery rhyme, probably British. I believe it has a negative conotation. Am I correct. Thanks
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woofas
This was a favourite expression of my mother when something surprised her. Anyone else heard this or can suggest the origin? My mother grew up in Lichfield if that has any bearing.
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kjsgran
Todays featured sport is Rygby union and names of players I have got most of them but Am stuck for two Ihoope there are some rugby experts out there who could help Many thanks in advance kjsgran The...
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codswallop
When someone has plenty of something or of cheek he is said to have it in spades.What is the origin of this??Thanks!!
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Jemisa
This seems to be a common expresion these days to describe a woman who is pregnant any one know where it comes from and what does the 'Duff' part mean? jem...
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drchris
What is the quotation from mother teresa? Regarding people with family being rich?
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drchris
What phrase or saying includes the words assess and overcome?
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larry
"Good Morning this is Pakistani Radio Sports News.............here are tomorrow's cricket results.
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LFCPAUL
WHY DO THEY CALL A 5 IN CRIBBAGE A DON
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Jemisa
My nephew at the dinner table tonight asked "Aunty why do they call this Horseradish sauce?" Mmmm! I couldn't answer him, but said I'd ask the AB. Any idea's? jem...
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Jemisa
They used to use urine to tan animal skins, so families used to all pee in a pot & then once a day it was taken & sold to the tannery.......if you had to do this to survive you were...
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puzzlepup
i think it starts off dan dan the tinkerman travells the road in a caravan i cant remember anymore or does anybody know if its on the net
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drchris
Popular class with hesitation using grass (8)

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