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Old 04-07-2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AfterMyNap View Post
That's an easy one, Sal, Latin tepidus, from tepere ‘be warm’.

I'm an etymology fanatic, so I have a deep, abiding love for the OED.

A great book is Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Check it out!

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