[Ads-l] to wrong-do

[Laurence Horn]

> On May 5, 2016, at 7:37 PM, Jonathan Lighter <wuxxmupp2000 at GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> CNN reports that FBI's investigation of Secretary Clinton has failed to
> "find any intention to wrong-do."
> 
> JL

Let's see how it works for transitives...

Frankie went down to the corner saloon
Just for a bucket of beer
Said "O Mr. Bartender,
Has my lovin' Johnnie been here?"
He was her man but he wrong-done her.

Nah, doesn't scan.

LH
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