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Sunday, October 1, 2023

From the Vulgar Latin Muse — Pint, Pinter, Pinterest

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Wikipedia

"Pint  comes from the Old French word pinte  and perhaps ultimately
from Vulgar Latin pincta  meaning 'painted,' for marks painted on
the side of a container to show capacity.*

* "Pint," Merriam-Webster.com. 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2013."

"Ride a painted pony . . ." — Play It as It Lays  song

"I love you Mony Mony . . . ." — Another song

Comparative and Superlative —  Pinter,  Pinterest.

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