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Re[2]: Theos-World HPB, the Masters, and drugs.

Feb 06, 2002 09:38 PM
by Alan Williams


Hi samblo,

Thursday, 07 February, 2002, you wrote:

> I ask your indulgence-- what is the direct translation of "doggerel" ?

>From Websters Online (http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary)

Main Entry: 1dog·ger·el
Pronunciation: 'do-g(&-)r&l, 'dä-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English dogerel, probably diminutive of dogge dog
Date: 14th century
: loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or
comic effect; also : marked by triviality or inferiority


Best regards,
Alan

mailto:alwilli@iafrica.com



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