"Robatoy" wrote in message
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On Jun 3, 9:47 am, "basilisk" wrote:
"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message

... junkl

Main Entry:1junk
Pronunciation:*j**k
Function:noun
Etymology:Middle English jonke
Date:14th century

1 : pieces of old cable or cordage used especially to make gaskets, mats,
swabs, or oakum
2 a (1) : old iron, glass, paper, or other waste that may be used again in
some form
(2) : secondhand, worn, or discarded articles
(3) : CLUTTER 1b b : something of poor quality : TRASH
c : something of little meaning, worth, or significance
3 slang : NARCOTICS; especially : HEROIN
4 : JUNK BOND
5 : baseball pitches other than fastballs (as curveballs or change-ups)
-junky \*j**-k*\ adjective

'Junk' has a new meaning these days. A man's 'junk'.

I guess my dictionary is now "junk"

There must be some way to morph this thread into a
4 day, 100 post, left-right political rant but I don't see
a clear path.

basilisk