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Latest post Fri, Nov 10 2006 8:52 PM by Marius Hancu. 5 replies.
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BW2/3  +  291280 Fri, 10 Nov 06 03:35 AM

What is "bertie boy"?

Thank you

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Grammar Geek  +  291312 Fri, 10 Nov 06 05:17 AM

BW, we've asked in the past that you provide adequate context with these questions. Some of these posts are just mysteries to us. PLEASE give us more to work with so we can help you.

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Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!
BW2/3  +  291401 Fri, 10 Nov 06 11:09 AM

Grammar Geek,

I wished that  I could have provided more context. Those words I saw on TV.

Thank you for all your help  Big Smile [:D]

Annvan, 3 yr 14 days ago
Sounds like someone's nick name. Could also be a name given to a pet dog or a racing horse...
Grammar Geek  +  291567 Fri, 10 Nov 06 07:08 PM

Even if you hear it on TV, you can set the scene.

The husband comes home and sees X and then says "   ."

Marius Hancu, 3 yr 13 days ago
Was his name Bertie?
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