Words from Popular Literature Not in OED

[Fred Shapiro]

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006, Wilson Gray wrote:

> Can't quite tell whether you're serious or jes' funnin' with me, Fred.
> In case that you're serious, you're very welcome.

I was serious.  It was too late at night to be trying to be funnin'.

Your contributions are a big part of what makes this list serv worthwhile.

Fred


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