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Originally Posted by HarryT
In British English, I'm afraid the word means a woman's monthly menstrual bleeding - hence the "raised eyebrows" for British readers in seeing it.
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It's all about context.
Sort of like the word jam: 1) something to eat. 2) in a difficult situaion.
Period:
1) a full stop, usually used in writing.
2) menstrual cycle. Depending upon context, it will not raise eyebrows.
3) a way of speaking, for added emphasis. "I want this done now! Period!"
Don