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  1. 26th November 09, 07:28 PM #1
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    Isn't there something about 'homely' meaning different things in the US vs the UK?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sathor View Post
    Isn't there something about 'homely' meaning different things in the US vs the UK?
    1 : suggestive or characteristic of a home
    2 : being something familiar with which one is at home
    3 : unaffectedly natural : simple : not elaborate or complex <homely virtues>
    4 : plain or unattractive in appearance

    Number 4 is the common US meaning.
    A kilted Celt on the border.
    Kentoc'h mervel eget bezań saotret
    Omne bellum sumi facile, ceterum ęgerrume desinere.

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