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Subject: Re: Doggerel
Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 21:40:47 EDT


Well, I got my hip-boots on, so I'm just gonna wade right in here.

As some of you know, the bible speaks of "dogs." "Do not give to dogs what
is holy;
and do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under foot
and
turn to attack you." Matt.7:6. "Dog(s)" is mentioned at least 10 times in
the bible.
The connotation of the word "dog" in the bible is a disgusting animal.
Totally
opposite of today's "mommie's little poochie woochie."

~Virginia

wrote:
<< In other words, the etymology of the word dog is unknown. It simply
appeared
one day in a gloss and no one has a clue where it came from.

Stand by! Incoming ad hominem persiflage alert!

JSG >>

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