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Postby Slava » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:38 am

A simple little word that has had lots of different meanings and usages.

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Postby gailr » Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:09 pm

Good suggestion, Slava.

I have a hazy, elementary school memory of learning an archaic Christmas carol, using the words silly and rude in their 13th century contexts.

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Postby Stargzer » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:14 am

Silly Putty in the silly link takes its name from one of its components, silicone oil.
Regards//Larry

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