[Lexicog] Words formed on the pattern "participle - ing + first name"

Margaret Marks margaret.marks at GMAIL.COM
Wed Nov 16 20:15:42 UTC 2005


Right - Collin Dictionary says derogatory slang: an obsequious or servile
person; a hypocritically religious person.
We used to use it for Jehovah's witnesses knocking at the door, but I
believe that was incorrect.

Margaret
(leaving forum hastily)
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