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Originally Posted by pdurrant
I put it to you that that inch-worms are incontinent, which is a (negative) association with continent.
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Originally Posted by fozzedout
Continent is a land mass, incontinent is a lack of control or uncontrolled - therefore invalid negative.
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Not at all. Continent can mean a major land mass, but it also means the opposite of incontinent. See meanings seven and eight
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Originally Posted by pdurrant
lemon
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Originally Posted by fozzedout
porpoise
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Since a porpoise is not a fish, I suppose I can't get you for that. Mmmm.... pan fried plaice with lemon.....
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