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02-16-2013, 04:35 PM,
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Civil War Words and Expressions
I know that the term "Canard" means a rumour or untruth...(at least I think it does) in civil war speak, but how did that word originate. It's french for Duck. So what's the relevance?
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Civil War Words and Expressions - by MaddieM - 02-16-2013, 04:35 PM
RE: Civil War Words and Expressions - by Jim Page - 02-16-2013, 06:35 PM

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