The value of singeing v distressing ;-) (REGENCY LIFE DISCUSSION message #1064)

The value of singeing v distressing ;-)

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Posted by Caroline on September 25, 1997 at 08:47:23:

In response to Singed? You mean "distressed"--charge extra for it! (NFM), written by Jessamyn on September 24, 1997 at 21:36:00

Of course, the Thornfield ones would be a bit singed...

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I always consider "distressing " to mean "allowing the kids to throw it round the room, and the gardener to put his hobnails on it" whilst "singeing" suggests "relict from a great historic event, the only survivor, a museum piece and therefore far too expensive for mere mortals..."

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Hobnails? Ann 20:10:08 9/25/97 (3)
- Hobnail boots Jessamyn 23:07:11 9/25/97 (2)
  - Traction Ann 23:52:52 9/25/97 (1)
    - Wearing hobnails Caroline 07:33:34 9/26/97 (0)

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