>> >>I suppose Cotty would scoff >> >> C> Whenever I can. >> >> Pardon me, but what is scoff? > >It has two meanings: >1. to eat greedily >2. to mock > >Now, which one do you think Cotty was meaning?????? > >mike
I would just like to grasp this opportunity to thank the honourable gentleman from Sunderland for very kindly taking the time and effort to point out to our dear friends on the list who may not utilise English as their primary language, the true nature of the meaning of the said phrase as outlined above. May I also make use of this communique to point out to all and sundry that the honourable gentleman is, like me, a greedy fat bastard who can demolish a pound of sausages and a mountain of mash in no-time flat. Yours sincerely, Maj. Gen. Sir Anthony Abercrombie-Farquar, retired (Mrs.)
