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To: Tangaray
You like weird -- evolution ?

Main Entry: 2weird
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : of, relating to, or caused by witchcraft or the supernatural : MAGICAL
2 : of strange or extraordinary character : ODD, FANTASTIC
- weird·ly adverb
- weird·ness noun
synonyms WEIRD, EERIE, UNCANNY mean mysteriously strange or fantastic. WEIRD may imply an unearthly or supernatural strangeness or it may stress queerness or oddness < weird creatures from another world >. EERIE suggests an uneasy or fearful consciousness that mysterious and malign powers are at work < an eerie calm preceded the bombing raid >. UNCANNY implies disquieting strangeness or mysteriousness < an uncanny resemblance between total strangers >.



14 posted on 02/13/2003 11:15:13 PM PST by f.Christian (( Orcs of the world : : : Take note and beware. ))
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To: f.Christian
Does Copernicus piss you off as well?
15 posted on 02/14/2003 12:39:45 AM PST by Mensch (Is it me?)
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