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Ferrus
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Froward

Postby Ferrus » Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:51 pm

fro·ward (frwrd, -rd)
adj.
Stubbornly contrary and disobedient; obstinate.

froward·ly adv.
froward·ness n.
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Perry
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Postby Perry » Fri Mar 23, 2007 2:36 pm

If that is what they are, I shall do my utmost to ward off frowards.
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Postby Stargzer » Fri Mar 23, 2007 7:44 pm

Hmm, my first thought was that it referred to the opposite direction of toward ...
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Postby Perry » Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:24 pm

A German ogynist would be prone to moving frauward. And when Tim makes one of his rare visits, we are always for Ward.
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Postby skinem » Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:56 pm

Ah, the froward son...
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