I think of ornery as a cowboy word. It means contrary, stubborn, bent on having (it's) own way. Think of a child scowling at a dish of oatmeal that he refuses to eat. Pat from Pennsylvania ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annette Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:59 AM Subject: [lace] Ornery?
> <<Just to be ornery>> > > Just what does "ornery" mean? I've seen it used by Americans many times and > never been quite sure... > > Regards, > Annette in London > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
