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  beeper_spryte
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  what is the etymology of the term "flirt"? has the word's meaning changed in the years since its introduction to the language? (closed)

  saved in flirt, etymology, meaning by beeper_spryte on 10/01/2007 11:57pm

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  why is a "swan song" so called? (closed)

  saved in swan song, etymology, meaning by beeper_spryte on 08/26/2007 06:09pm

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  What is the meaning and origin of the word "gremlin"? (closed)

  saved in words, language, etymology by nivetha on 09/27/2006 06:24am

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  where does the phrase "from scratch" come from? (closed)

  saved in from scratch, phrase, etymology by beeper_spryte on 09/04/2006 09:34am

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  Why do theatre people say "Break a leg!" rather than "Good luck!" (closed)

  saved in etymology, theatre by duffield1 on 12/05/2007 02:20pm

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