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Eileen Opiolka
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scruple

Postby Eileen Opiolka » Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:51 am

The etymology points to a "small sharp or pointed stone". What a pertinent symbol for the religious scruples that dog some unfortunate people!
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Re: scruple

Postby Slava » Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:11 am

The good Doctor Goodword has had no scruples about treating this word, he's seen it in his office twice, here and here.
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