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To: Rambi who wrote (1175)	3/25/1998 12:26:00 PM
From: Robert C. Petersen	Read Replies (2) of 1614

Penni, Thank you for your research on BLANK and I hope my two cents worth is not deemed cause for suspension by the webmistress as it is posted for educational purposes, only. Some time after 1503 when "swive" fell into disuse, the father of Blank took its place. We are familiar with AWOL which is used by some as a word. This was acronym for Absent With Out Leave. Around 1503 when a ship was to embark and part of the crew could not be found, some of the officers were dispensed to the local tavern-brothel ( at that time they served a dual purpose) and naturally that is where the missing crew members were found. On return to the ship, they were fined and punished. Next to each name was noted, "Found, Using Carnal Knowledge"....eventually that became the acronym that we are referring to as BLANK on this post... I have no investment in this theory and will yield to other explantions. The only thing I would like to add, is, it is a word that should never be used in anger.........nysebob2

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