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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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