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The Naughty Etymologist 02-01-2019

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Do you know a rude-sounding word that isn't naughty at all? Send it to "queenofthemorn@gmail.com." If I use your item on the Naughty Etymologist, I will send you a non-rude item from the WCLV Prize Closet.  The word for Friday, February 1 means "obligation" or "responsibility."

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