Toni Savage
October 15th, 2005, 10:50 PM
Thanks! I got the story from my father, and it never
occurred to me to lookitup online. I like the snopes
writeup of the story!
--- Hugo Kornelis <hugo (AT) perFact (DOT) info> wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
>
> > I seriously considered 'dord',
> > which appeared in Webster's 2nd edition from 1935
> to 1939, but figured a
> > player revolt might occur if I actually dealt it.
>
> Not from me.
>
> I had to look this one up, and I recommend everyone
> else to do so as well.
> An entertaining and enlightening story that learns
> us to treat our
> dictionaries, not only with respect, but with care
> as well.
>
> BTW, the definition for DORD on
> www.acronymfinder.com is hilarious as well.
>
> Best, Hugo
>
>
>
-- Toni Savage
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occurred to me to lookitup online. I like the snopes
writeup of the story!
--- Hugo Kornelis <hugo (AT) perFact (DOT) info> wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
>
> > I seriously considered 'dord',
> > which appeared in Webster's 2nd edition from 1935
> to 1939, but figured a
> > player revolt might occur if I actually dealt it.
>
> Not from me.
>
> I had to look this one up, and I recommend everyone
> else to do so as well.
> An entertaining and enlightening story that learns
> us to treat our
> dictionaries, not only with respect, but with care
> as well.
>
> BTW, the definition for DORD on
> www.acronymfinder.com is hilarious as well.
>
> Best, Hugo
>
>
>
-- Toni Savage
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