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Devil
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Curmudgeon

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Having been designated as the Paphos Life curmudgeon, it inspired me to find out more about the word. The Oxford dictionary tells me that it is a late 16th century term of unknown origin. It is defined as:
Orig., a mean-spirited or miserly person. Now usu., a gruff, irritable, or cantankerous (esp. elderly) man.
I don't doubt that I am gruff, irritable, cantankerous and elderly, so the word fits me perfectly.

In order to fit in with the description, I should cry out loud from the rooftops, "Bah, Humbug!". However, As It Is the Season of Goodwill to all men (and women), I'll just say meekly Joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the members of this forum! :P :P :P :twisted:
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Re: Curmudgeon

Post by Firefly »

Happy Christmas to you too, grumpy. :lol:
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
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