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Hieronymous
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Greetings

Postby Hieronymous » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:50 pm

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Good Evening.

First of all I must explain that I was forced to come here against my will by someone who shall remain nameless, but her initials are "Kate"!!!

The reason she forced me here was because I was asking how come we don't get a day in lef? The reason I was asking that is because, as we all know, the correct pronunciation of lieutenant is leftenant. Why?

Sithee!! I told you it was "toth"!!!


Please excuse me I haven't had my medication yet!!!

kate
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Location: Wigan,North West,England.

Postby kate » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:56 pm

Well Hello there,how ya doin'?
I never make mistakes,just unavoidable errors!

Hieronymous
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Postby Hieronymous » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:21 pm

T'awreet chuck? Thowt I'd see all about words and th'origins of 'em. There's a lot o' PIE's on 'ere int there. Just reet for a pie eyter like thiself!!! :wink:

Grogie
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Postby Grogie » Sun Jan 22, 2006 5:45 am

Welcome Hieronymous. I hope you,ll be staying with us a long time.

LukeJavan8
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Postby LukeJavan8 » Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:08 pm

Obviously did not stay long, nor did the thread.
So "I'll bite", why is lieutanant pronounced
"leftenant"??
-----please, draw me a sheep-----


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