perfect synonyms (UNCLASSIFIED)

[Mullins, Bill AMRDEC]

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> >
> >I can now reveal two comparably synonymous English words. They are
> >so mundane, however, that no one will be impressed.
> >
> >The envelope please:
> >
> >"Flapjack" and "slapjack."
> >
>
> The former no doubt arising from the latter on the occasion when John
> Donne spelled "slapjack" with one of those f-ish-looking s's in an
> otherwise obscure erotic poem.
>
> LH
>


So this would be the "Vicar of Dibley" effect, as described on the list
last week?
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