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Subject: Re: Ornery
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 1998 03:43:53 EST


In a message dated 98-01-30 03:09:49 EST, you write:

<< I think there is a degree of affection in the use of the word, whereby
the speaker is admitting that the ornery person was doing things they
shouldn't have, but the speaker is still fond of the little rascal - or
old coot - as the case may be. >>

I think defining ornery a very difficult job. You are righi in it connotation
of affection, even reluctant admiration _ at least some of the time. But
ornery can be good for nothing and carry a little disgust with it as well.
All in cont ext, I guess. No wonder it has not travelled well across the
ocean.

love
joan

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