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I think so.

Posted by Laraine on April 24, 1998 at 11:16:09:


In response to What does "scranlet" mean?, written by Constanza on April 23, 1998 at 18:10:54

Back to the Library ] SG made that up, didn't she?



I'm pretty sure she did. It isn't in the OED. I think this is all part of the parody--the books of rustic life would have used flower names, tool names, and so on that were unfamiliar to the readers. SG is having us on, and what a good time I'm having figuring out what's bologna and what isn't--so to speak! ;)




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