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Re: P*ms

Posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 1:38:57

In reply to Re: P*ms, posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 0:45:12

Actually I left out the most interesting bit. Now that I've got the hang of how to spell the name of the dictionary *Miriam* Webster also says:

Etymology: by shortening & alter. from pomegranate, alteration of Jimmy Grant, rhyming slang for immigrant

Australian & New Zealand, usually disparaging : BRITON; especially : an English immigrant

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97586

Dunno if it is true or not...

Maybe it is more of an Aussie thing...

http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Post/16409

Yes, I suppose we do feel a little inferior down under...

 

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