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johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

Milieu

This is a dodgy one. I like it, but when English speakers say it with a French "twist", I hate it.

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

johnslat · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:19 pm Post subject:

Dear johntpartee.

Heck, I AM old - I just don't feel it Very Happy

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Regards,
John

Sashadroogie · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:46 pm Post subject:

senex

johnslat · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:13 pm Post subject:

Dear Sasha,

Dare I make the inference?

"The wise old man (also called senex, sage or sophos) is an archetype as described by Carl Jung, as well as a classic literary figure, and may be seen as a stock character. The wise old man can be a profound philosopher distinguished for wisdom and sound judgment."

If so, may I also presume that inference excludes my opioion regarding gay marriage? Very Happy

I'm setting myself up here, so be gentle.

http://seniorcitizenhumor.blogspot.com/2012/06/today-is-national-hug-old-geezer-day.html

Regards,
Geezer John

Sashadroogie · Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:01 pm Post subject:

Dear Johnslat

Another favourite word of mine: oxymoron. An example of which is, gay marriage. Married life is far from joyous.

Best wishes

Gentleman Sasha

artemisia · Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 875 Location: the world

ephemeral
caper

artemisia · Joined: 04 Nov 2008 Posts: 875 Location: the world

Sashadroogie · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:08 am Post subject:

Daddy Warbucks is the ultimate symbol of piggie power. Though rising from humble ranks himself, he made his money by exploiting the working man and from the carnage of the First World War - hence his name.

But hey, he adopted a cute lil orphan, so all is forgiven.

Sashadroogie · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:10 am Post subject:

oxter

johnslat · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 12:41 pm Post subject:

Dear Sasha,

Scot47 will be pleased:

"ox·ter noun \ˈäk-stər\

Definition of OXTER

1
chiefly Scottish & Irish : armpit 1
2
chiefly Scottish & Irish : arm
Origin of OXTER

Middle English (Scots), alteration of Old English ōxta; akin to Old English eax axis, axle — more at axis
First Known Use: 15th century"

This is enriching my vocabulary Very Happy

Now, I can say, " Saudi Arabia, the oxter of the world" without most people perceiving any insult.

Very handy.

Regards,
John Very Happy

Sashadroogie · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:50 pm Post subject:

Dear Johnslat

Sorry. I'm too busy to reply to you. I'm up to my oxters with work.

Best wishes

Sasha

Sashadroogie · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:51 pm Post subject:

johntpartee · Joined: 02 Mar 2010 Posts: 3258

Gesundheit.

johnslat · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:08 pm Post subject:

Dear johntpartee,

Danke - must be the pollen here.

Regards,
John