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Who in the world says "erstwhile" any longer ?

Posted - November 13, 2016

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  • 17596
    That's a good one.  I'll try to start using it every now and again.  
      November 13, 2016 10:02 PM MST
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  • 46117
    O U Know said it in a question and I found it quaint beyond measure.  Let's revise it!   LOL This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at November 13, 2016 10:05 PM MST
      November 13, 2016 10:03 PM MST
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  • 47
    A secret time-traveler, perhaps?
      November 13, 2016 10:12 PM MST
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  • 46117
    Maybe an erstwhile one. 
      November 13, 2016 10:13 PM MST
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  • 47
    Well done. (applauds)
      November 13, 2016 10:15 PM MST
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  • 46117
    How nice of you. 

    Clapping back atcha.
      November 13, 2016 10:19 PM MST
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  • 17261
    Anyone. Who finds it covering what they want to express. Is it an issue?
      November 13, 2016 11:45 PM MST
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  • 46117
    No.  You got me all wrong.  I love it.  I want us all to use it more.  It is a cool word.  I just never hear it.  I am a lover of weird words.  Ask Old School about hegemony sometime when you are bored. LOL
      November 13, 2016 11:56 PM MST
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  • 17261
    Hmm. "O U Know said..." for Thrifty made me perceive the original post negatively loaded. Sorry if I'm wrong.
      November 14, 2016 12:08 AM MST
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  • 46117
    I am innocent.   I really liked that he did that, I mean, O U Know putting that word in the question.  Quaint is not an insult at all.   Quite the opposite.  Kind of like old and charming.  I wanted to revise erstwhile.  That is what I said to the Maid because she liked it too. 

    I often misunderstand what I read on here, and I can be most unclear myself.  So, I'm glad you know I am not poking fun of this poor word. I love erstwhile. This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at November 14, 2016 12:24 AM MST
      November 14, 2016 12:21 AM MST
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  • 17261
    I'm sorry I misinterpreted it, and your saying. I love words too, unfortunately I won't be as rich in my English vocabulary as native speaking persons. My loss.
      November 14, 2016 12:25 AM MST
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  • 46117
    Sapphic, I am amazed.  I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS IS NOT YOUR NATIVE LANGUAGE.  You speak it fluently and perfectly.  That is very impressive, my dear.  I am going to just guess.  Is your first language French? I'm thinking Canadian or something.  You sure speak English divinely.
      November 14, 2016 12:28 AM MST
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  • 17261
    No, and no. I won't share my native language as I prefer to keep my anonymity as much as possible. Thank you though on your perception of my language skills. I know I'm far from perfect in my written English. I still add on each day I'm taking part here. :-)
      November 14, 2016 12:34 AM MST
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  • 46117
    Oh.  Ok.  No worries, SH.  I never pry.  You open up with amazing information so that is not a problem.  I just really want you to know I notice subtle things about everyone and I would have never guessed English was not your native tongue.   You could speak any language as your native tongue, I just have no idea and it is not my business at all.  LOL
      November 14, 2016 12:38 AM MST
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  • 17261
    :-)

    Again, im sorry I misunderstood your question and comments. My apology.
      November 14, 2016 12:53 AM MST
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  • 46117
    Sapphic, I don't know what your nationality is, but it is certainly a humble and polite one. 
    LOL

    I don't get offended by anything you have ever said.  So, please don't ever worry about something this trivial.  I just didn't want you to think I was some meanie.  That's all, dear.
      November 14, 2016 1:09 AM MST
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  • someone of a highfalutin nature ?
      November 14, 2016 12:25 AM MST
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  • 46117
    That highfalutin' O U Know said that one. 
      November 14, 2016 12:29 AM MST
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  • 326
     random... John Entwistle the Who's bass player
      November 14, 2016 12:57 AM MST
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