To: f.Christian
Well, its because of these shenanigans that I didn't give in the Freepathon this year. I was planning to, but after I was singled out, I realized things have changed. It's been a fun 5 years. It's just not the same though.
280 posted on
10/08/2003 11:32:50 AM PDT by
DittoJed2
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To: DittoJed2
Main Entry: caste
Pronunciation: 'kast also 'käst
Function: noun
Etymology: Portuguese casta, literally, race, lineage, from feminine of casto pure, chaste, from Latin castus
Date: 1613
1 : one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
2 a : a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, or occupation b : the position conferred by caste standing : PRESTIGE
3 : a system of rigid social stratification characterized by hereditary status, endogamy, and social barriers sanctioned by custom, law, or religion
4 : a specialized form (as the worker of an ant or bee) of a polymorphic social insect that carries out a particular function in the colony
- caste·ism /'kas-"ti-z&m/ noun
281 posted on
10/08/2003 11:39:31 AM PDT by
f.Christian
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P L A C E M A R K E R
282 posted on
10/08/2003 11:40:04 AM PDT by
PatrickHenry
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To: DittoJed2
hugs ... watch your back !
283 posted on
10/08/2003 11:51:21 AM PDT by
f.Christian
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