10.379, Disc: 'Cutting the Mustard'

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LINGUIST List:  Vol-10-379. Wed Mar 10 1999. ISSN: 1068-4875.

Subject: 10.379, Disc: 'Cutting the Mustard'

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Date:  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 16:50:52 -0500
From:  Ronald_Sheen at UQTR.UQuebec.CA
Subject:  Re: 10.356, Disc: 'Cutting the Mustard'

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Date:  Sat, 6 Mar 1999 16:50:52 -0500
From:  Ronald_Sheen at UQTR.UQuebec.CA
Subject:  Re: 10.356, Disc: 'Cutting the Mustard'

Assuming that "mustard" does have the meaning of the "genuine article"
does anyone have any instructive comment on the use of "cut" therewith
to create the meaning "reach the required standard".

Ron Sheen  U of Quebec in Trois Rivieres, Canada.

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