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Pastimes : THE SLIGHTLY MODERATED BOXING RING
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To: Tom Clarke who wrote (10475)4/24/2002 9:57:04 AM
From: Rambi  Read Replies (2) of 21057
 
The word is a derivation. It is not an exact translation of the two roots stuck together, anymore than other derivations are (e.g., inaugurate literally comes from the Latin inauguro which itself evolved from two other Latin words which meant "consult the birds before undertaking an enterprise", or paraphernalia- para phero --literally "bring beyond"). Derivations start with roots and have their meanings broaden and evolve.

The current dictionary meaning of homophobic is pretty straightforward and these attempts to argue with it are sort of baffling to me.
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