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Re: vulgarisms

From:John Cowan <cowan@...>
Date:Thursday, November 12, 1998, 2:31
Nik Taylor scripsit:
> In English, the word was originally a euphemism for the mentally > challenged, but soon became a term of abuse.
Yes, specifically applied to the hypothyroid. But what is the link from "Christian" to "stupid"?
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