LL-L "Levity" 2006.03.23 (02) [E]

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23 March 2006 * Volume 02
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From: Heather Rendall <HeatherRendall at compuserve.com>
Subject: LL-L "Idiomatica" 2006.03.22 (06) [D/E]

Message text written by INTERNET:lowlands-l at LOWLANDS-L.NET
> Sir Humphrey, I salute you! <

But he had already been 'ennobled' inasmuch as he gave his name to the
character of Sir Humphrey in the series Yes Minister and Yes Prime
Minister!

Heather

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Etymology

Thanks, Heather.

All right, but that's rather veiled and obscure, and only on TV.  Wouldn't 
you say so?  I expect something more official and regal, involving a sword 
and all the usual pomp and circumstances.

Regards,
Reinhard/Ron
(who can understand some Felinese and Caninese and advocates equal rights 
for Felines and Canines, our faithful companions) 

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