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Brilliant entry in the OED

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Just found a wonderful entry in the Oxford English Dictionary.

Here it is in full:

skirwingle, n.
Etymology: Of obscure origin.
Obs.
Some kind of bird.

That's it.
Talk about authoritative! :P
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  • Eating: biscuits
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Brilliant entry in the OED December 22, 2011 No Comments No Favourites
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~BeauW Sep 3, 2011
Great comics!
Definitely got a giggle...
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~dtw42 Sep 3, 2011
Why, thank you sir! :)

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=Phlum Jun 9, 2011
Your avatar reminds me of something by Aardman. :confused:

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~dtw42 Jun 9, 2011
Yeah, it's a little self-portrait made of Fimo, and I was channeling Nick Park at the time! :)

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=Phlum Jun 10, 2011
:nod:

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~Cetko13 Mar 5, 2010
i just like patterns :3 very Escher-like
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*Golubaja Dec 10, 2009  Hobbyist Digital Artist
I featured at least one of your Doctor Who or Torchwood art in this news article [link] ;)

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~dtw42 Dec 10, 2009
Hey, thanks!

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