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hernesheir commented on the word gawlin
"A species of fowl less than a duck." --Dr. Jamieson's Scottish Dictionary and Supplement, 1841.
Would that be called a duc or an uck?
May 18, 2011
sionnach commented on the word gawlin
Tries desperately to assemble clever play on words involving the phrases "le Duc D'Orleans", "New Orleans", "N'awlins", and "gawlins", but fails miserably...
May 18, 2011
bilby commented on the word gawlin
Never mind, you had a pretty good moment with:
A young ballet dancer from Nantes
Was concerned with the fit of his pantes
"They're Toulon and Toulouse
And the belt's just a noose
So I dance like I've antes in my pantes!"
May 18, 2011
sionnach commented on the word gawlin
Aw shucks! Thanks, Bill B!
May 18, 2011