Didicoy

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William A Hupy
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Didicoy

Postby William A Hupy » Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:21 am

Is this word from merry old England considered derogatory?

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Re: Didicoy

Postby Slava » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:09 am

I would expect that, like all such words used to speak of "semis" and "others", yes, it is meant to be derogatory. Is it used anywhere now?
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Re: Didicoy

Postby William A Hupy » Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:57 am

I heard it on an episode of Midsommer Murders.


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