Re: Láadan and woman's speak

Matt Pearson scripsit:

> Included in the list was a verb
> meaning "to buy a present which conforms more to the tastes of the
> giver than to those of the recipient",
In my family such presents are called "sidewinders".   As opposed
"toe-covers", which are presents that nobody wants at all.  :-)

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