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RE: [atlarge-discuss] Words Without Support...



> -----Original Message-----
> From: eric@hi-tek.com
> 
> Walter,
> Webster defines as such;
> 
>                      Main Entry: gad.fly
>                      Pronunciation: 'gad-"flI
>                      Function: noun
>                      Etymology: 1gad
>                      Date: 1626
>                      1 : any of various flies (as a horsefly, 
> botfly, or
> warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock 2 : a person who 
> stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism.

But you skipped over definition #1, real selective of you.

"gadfly n 
1: a persistently annoying person [syn: pest, blighter, cuss,
 pesterer] 
2: any of various large flies that annoy livestock"

Pick one...but you knew that. Your email is easily classified
as Flame Bait. 

Hugh


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