[Lexicog] Origin and synonyms of "wimp"

John Roberts dr_john_roberts at SIL.ORG
Sat Jun 25 10:47:13 UTC 2005


>  Why would someone whimper in Amele asking for some water?

Fritz,

Believe it or not, this is a line from an Amele folk tale I have involving 
witches and eating hot charcoal. As they say, context is everything ...

John R




 
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