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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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02-16-2013, 06:35 PM
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RE: Civil War Words and Expressions
(02-16-2013 04:35 PM)MaddieM Wrote: 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? It's also what pilots call an airplane where the "tail" is in front of the wings. --Jim Please visit my blog: http://jimsworldandwelcometoit.com/ |
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