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To: cgk
Maybe I wrong...From Merriam-Webster

Main Entry: win·some

Pronunciation: 'win(t)-s&m

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English winsum, from Old English wynsum, from wynn joy; akin to Old High German wunna joy, Latin venus desire -- more at WIN

Date: before 12th century

1 : generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence

2 : CHEERFUL, GAY

- win·some·ly adverb

- win·some·ness noun

12 posted on 12/27/2003 2:50:23 PM PST by xp38
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To: xp38
Oh no, you weren't wrong at all! I was being sarcastic, playing with the word "winsome" and that "deeply saddened" bunch. ;)
13 posted on 12/27/2003 4:25:20 PM PST by cgk (Kraut, 1989: We must brace ourselves for disquisitions on peer pressure, adolescent anomie & rage.)
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