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To: Paladin2
Lustily? I thought Boy Scouts were supposed to be clean and articulate. Here's a chance to improve your vocabulary (See 2 and 3) lust·y   /ˈlʌsti/ Show Spelled[luhs-tee] Show IPA –adjective, lust·i·er, lust·i·est. 1. full of or characterized by healthy vigor. 2. hearty, as a meal. 3. spirited; enthusiastic. 4. lustful; lecherous. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Origin: 1175–1225; ME: see lust, -y1 —Related forms lust·i·ly, adverb lust·i·ness, noun o·ver·lust·i·ness, noun o·ver·lust·y, adjective un·lust·y, adjective —Synonyms 1. robust, strong, sturdy, stout. —Antonyms 1. feeble, weak.
34 posted on 08/08/2010 9:57:44 AM PDT by sgtyork (The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage. Thucydides)
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To: sgtyork
I'm quite aware of the other meanings.

I'd just think that "heartily" or some such would have been a much better choice to avoid misinterpretation. Could be a subconscious choice or projection on the author's part.

51 posted on 08/08/2010 11:34:18 AM PDT by Paladin2
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