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
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From: "Annette Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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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
>
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