

| Subject: | Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires |
| From: | Richard Dunsheath |
| Date: | Sun, 6 Aug 2000 08:56:18 -0500 |
Donna, No one is going to get their shackles up, but some may get their hackles up. Main Entry: 1shack�le Pronunciation: 'sha-k&l Function: noun Etymology: Middle English schakel, from Old English sceacul; akin to Old Norse skokull pole of a cart Date: before 12th century 1 : something (as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms 2 : something that checks or prevents free action as if by fetters -- usually used in plural 3 : a usually U-shaped fastening device secured by a bolt or pin through holes in the end of the two arms 4 : a length of cable or anchor chain of usually 15 fathoms Main Entry: 1hack�le Pronunciation: 'ha-k&l Function: noun Etymology: Middle English hakell; akin to Old High German hAko hook -- more at HOOK Date: 15th century 1 a : one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird b : the neck plumage of the domestic fowl 2 : a comb or board with long metal teeth for dressing flax, hemp, or jute 3 plural a : erectile hairs along the neck and back especially of a dog b : TEMPER, DANDER 4 a : an artificial fishing fly made chiefly of the filaments of a cock's neck feathers b : filaments of cock feather projecting from the head of an artificial fly -- Regards, Rich
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