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From: "MICHAEL. CHAPPELL" <>
Subject: Re: [OLDWORDS] "copasetic"?
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 20:23:35 -0000


I hazard from coparceney, likely from: coparcenary (qv) an equal share,
partners, often spelt either coparceney or coparcenie. coparcenic.....
person having good qualities, fine, great etc.
Regards,
Mikey.




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Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 7:48 PM
Subject: [OLDWORDS] "copasetic"?


> Boy, do I feel stupid!
>
> My brother, Richard, called this morning to tell me that his friend
> challenged his usage of the word, "copasetic" (?). I question it myself
> since I don't even know how to spell it. Our family has used it forever.
It
> means 'everything is OK, fine, etc." After Richard & his friend spent
thirty
> minutes with Funk & Wagnells, they gave up. But, I thought you all could
> help. Thanks! Ginny
>
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