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To: Mighty_Mezz who wrote (14427)9/4/2002 10:18:34 PM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 93284
 
Yeah, but what is the origin of the third and fourth syllables? I know. Do you?

You really must get an unabridged dictionary, which makes perfectly clear that the context in which I used the word was correct.

Thanks for the jousting. I love to argue over meanings; it's what makes the English language so rich.

Message #14427 from Mighty_Mezz at Sep 4, 2002 12:21 AM

Actually, the term refers to the redrawing of electoral districts to gain political advantage.
It's named after a Massachusetts Governor named Gerry who did just that.