"ironwork" as wielding an erect penis?

Jesse Sheidlower jester at PANIX.COM
Fri Nov 2 13:12:31 UTC 2007


On Fri, Nov 02, 2007 at 09:09:52AM -0400, Joel S. Berson wrote:
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> It's the 1718/1740 "ironwork" I intend to submit; I'll have no
> problem passing by _A Case of Curiosities_.

Oh, you should read it! Just skip the sequel.

Jesse Sheidlower
OED

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