Hi Giora,
I will save you the task. I also had to look them up.
Zavie
(No offence to anyone.)

Quick definitions (Etymology)
noun: the study of the sources and development of words
noun: a history of a word

Quick definitions (Epithet)
noun: a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

Quick definitions (vituperation)
noun: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or
bitter deep-seated ill will

Quick definitions (Euphemism)
noun: an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is
considered offensive

naff off
intransitive verb
U.K. go away: used as a rude way of telling somebody to go away ( informal )


-----Original Message-----
From: Giora [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: November 3, 2004 7:17 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [CML] "Naff off"


hallo ralph
i lost my eanglish dictionary so i simply couldnt understand the nature of
your post. where did you find words like "etymology", "epithet",
"vituperation" "euphemistically" etc.
i guess its time to hit the eanglish books again
all the best
giora
btw my post has no intention of offending you ofcourse just a bit of
teasing...



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