Remember_the_tooth
Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world
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Post #3876327
Fair enough. I guess the meaning has drifted. There’s no arguing with the descriptive nature of language. Lexicons are pretty much just language censuses. That’s important because it’s how language works. At least the older meaning of “verbal” seems to be preserved in legal and clinical environments. I feel like it has a value. For example, if someone is making sounds with their mouth that are not words, it’s oral but not verbal (under the older usage). Sign language or text could be conside...
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Post #799214
Maybe they meant vulva when they said “pussy.” Colloquialisms, especially older ones, are not known for their anatomical accuracy.
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Post #657875
Imagine being dragged, kicking and screaming, into Mormon heaven.
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Post #34004
Thank you. I will cherish this forever.
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