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Posted by Emmy on October 22, 1997 at 19:41:24:


In response to Try this one for size.........., written by Caroline on October 20, 1997 at 21:59:47

] And after all that ramble, there is one thing I would very much like to know: How on earth did the word "Handkerchief" come to mean something round your neck, and when did it turn into a neckerchief? And what did they use for wiping their noses with?


I have absolutly no idea what they wiped their noses with, but I really doubt you'll find it any books written back then. Ladies, having to wipe their noses? Scandelous!!!! Thats up there with the mention of the use of any sort of toilet






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