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anonsi

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Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« on: May 16, 2007, 12:13:55 AM »
What about "hemi"?

Nearly all of the trucks here are advertised as having a hemi.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hemi

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2007, 01:19:01 AM »
HI Ano,
i tried that one too and was a bit miffed it wasn't allowed...
So i second that one to Alan....
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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2007, 06:28:03 AM »
I third it....."hemi" and "demi" PLEASE !   
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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2007, 06:41:12 AM »
Is a 'demi binks' only a half a Binkie???
T ;)

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2007, 08:50:12 AM »
So what am I now....a Bin or a Kie ?   ;D

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2007, 08:54:01 AM »
How about 'INK' ?

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2007, 08:55:39 AM »
At this rate I'll end up as  .    :D

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2007, 08:56:55 AM »
Hello .
You're on good form tonight....obviously had your oats today!!!

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2007, 08:59:59 AM »
Can't think WHAT you mean.   I only eat Allbran.............

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2007, 09:00:46 AM »
Keeps you going i suppose!

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Re: Hemi -- New Word Suggestion??
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2007, 11:25:13 AM »
Anonsi, I'm convinced about "hemi". A mere prefix is not acceptable, but the use of "hemi" for a type of engine qualifies it.

"Demi", apart from being a prefix, seems to be an alternative ("now rare or obs." according to the Shorter Oxford) for "demy", meaning a size of paper and various other things. "Demi" is also the plural of "demos", meaning a district in ancient Greece or a personification of the populace. ("Demos" is not currently in our word list, but only because it could be the plural of "demo".) So, all things considered, "demi" should be allowed too.
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