Peter D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks, Mervyn. The dictionary definition doesn't > seem to support your > basic contention. While it's not a matter of pride > for anyone who's been > through it (the process of defrocking), it seems > like a purely technical description. > > http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?gwp=13&s=defrocked > de·frock (dÄ-frÅk') > tr.v., -frocked, -frock·ing, -frocks. > > 1. To strip of priestly privileges and functions. > 2. To deprive of the right to practice a > profession. > 3. To deprive of an honorary position.
Peter, Your question did not come out of the blue. You brought up the query AFTER Cris Vaz/Joy Braganza described someone as "defrocked." The person being labelled a "defrocked" priest is actually an ex-priest. There is a difference. Everyone who has met the ex-priest, describes him as the perfect gentleman. Chris Vaz/Joy Braganza is perfectly aware that the ex-priest has not been "defrocked." To label him "defrocked" when he is not, is derogatory. Mervyn3.0 "The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names." - Chinese proverb - __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list (Goanet@goanet.org) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: %(user_optionsurl)s This email sent to %(user_address)s