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Halloween Lore and Legends
CellarDweller:
--- Quote from: southendmd on September 14, 2014, 10:17:33 am ---"As a surprise, I sent my mom some mums, so mum's the word."
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Oh yeah, in the US, "mum" can be used to mean "keep your mouth shut". Paul's example above is a good one, "I'm sending mom some mums, don't tell anyone."
Jeff Wrangler:
Meanwhile, this Friday, September 19, is annual International Talk Like a Pirate Day. ;D
CellarDweller:
CellarDweller:
and then...........back to Halloween
Sason:
Thanks for the extensive mum/mom explanation, Chuck! :-*
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