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Re: [OM] [OT] Two questions about the English language

Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] Two questions about the English language
From: "Steve Gullick" <Steve.Gullick@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2001 12:55:36 +0100
----- Original Message -----
From: "Olaf Greve" <o.greve@xxxxxxx>

> Hi guys,
>
> The case is that Erwin enocuntered some funny meanings of the word
> "diaphragm". Much rather than its main meaning being indicated as a
camera's
> diaphragm (i.e. aperture), most dictionaries primarily mentioned the
meaning
> to be a contraceptive device.

Also known as a 'Dutch Cap', and, as they say in Holland, "If the cap fit,
insert it!"

Steve


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