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theremin Jul 25, 2003

A dude from Stamford calls me a "Yank" occasionally, so I return the favor and call him a "Red Coat." All in good fun, naturally. Oh yeh, and in "British slang," "trout" = police baton. Pretty...

nine9star Jul 26, 2003

never heard that one in my life - i think youre makin it up

theremin thereminOG 2002

I learned it from Lincolnshire folk. So, maybe it just might be a Lincolnshire thing or summit. In any case, I'm not making it up. Promise.

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