The Word Detective


	The Word Detective

Turtle

8-13-2006 5:28 PM

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word detective, language, words, english, humor, dictionary

Turtle says:

A dictionary site of sorts that traces the origins of unusual words and phrases that pop up every now and then.

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8-13-2006 6:23 PM

bignosemousie

So great! thanks for this clip.

8-14-2006 5:09 PM

Djiezes

Yep, Thx for this

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