the cock [was: More surprising censorship]

[Joel S. Berson]

Dennis Preston wrote:
>Joel,
>
>Good observation; as soon as my note left, I wanted to add that it is
>still there is fixed expressions (as are many relics).
>
>I don't understand your 'hen' explanation.

Nor do I, now.  It has no logic I can recover -- just erase it.

Joel

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