In Victorian slang, a MUSHFAKER was someone who mended umbrellas. I am trying to make the leap that came to that word, and failing.
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@caitlinrgreen I would have had to look that up myself later. Thank you for saving me the time, Dr Green :) -
@EvansianI Couldn't resist, such a great word! ;) -
@caitlinrgreen it is, isn't it? Mind you, I often get that with ordinary words. "WHY do we use that?" And have to scuttle off to find out!
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