On 02/04/06, 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 (dē-frŏk') > 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
Comment: Hello! So you do not see it as a derogatory term? persons/people are usually defrocked for breaking their professional code of conduct....to accuse someone who has not been defrocked is derogatory...okay mate? -- TUMCHER AXIRVAD ASSUM; DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England
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