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rememberwhen Wrote:

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> What does ginchy mean, pray tell?

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> Thrice is not used much anymore, also sixpence!


Gincy signifies the highest approval of a person or thing.

Moos Wrote:

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> HonaloochieB Wrote:

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> > How about tosheroon, Moos?

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> Hmm. I suspect you may be cheating, Hona.


I'm cut to the quick, Moos.

I've heard different accounts that the word refers to an old sixpence or possibly the half-crown.

My sorces were the unimpeachable old blokes in the pub.

> > HonaloochieB Wrote:

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> I'm cut to the quick, Moos.

> I've heard different accounts that the word refers

> to an old sixpence or possibly the half-crown.

> My sorces were the unimpeachable old blokes in the

> pub.


In which case I apologise unreservedly, and withdraw my objection. Please accept this tosheroon in recompense for any hurt or outrage caused. Especially since you have old sorcerers as your sauce.

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