On 14 Aug 2006 16:02:25 -0700, "Sheldon" > wrote:

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>Pete Fraser wrote:
>> "Sheldon" wrote in message
>> >
>> > Steve ASSquirtz wrote:
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>> >> A good thyme adds a less stringent rosemary flavor, IMO.
>> >
>> > Astringent... Asshole! LOL
>>
>> "Stringent" is perfectly OK, if somewhat rare.
>> It means the same as astringent.
>
>Yet another functionally illiterate *******... widdle petey, you dumb
>m'****er.
>
>M-W
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>as·trin·gent
>adjective
>
>1 : able to draw together the soft organic tissues : STYPTIC , PUCKERY
><astringent lotions> <an astringent fruit>
>2 : suggestive of an astringent effect upon tissue : rigidly severe :
>AUSTERE <dry astringent comments> ; also : PUNGENT , CAUSTIC
>---
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>strin·gent
>adjective
>
>1 : TIGHT , CONSTRICTED
>2 : marked by rigor, strictness, or severity especially with regard to
>rule or standard
>3 : marked by money scarcity and credit strictness
>---
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>Pete Fraser
>
>Somewhat rare but means the same as a low IQ piece of shit.


What flie3s right over your head is that have nearly identical primary
meanings. Oh, you don;t speak English? What thern? Moronese, eh?


jim