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procklington

6th August 2012, 09:24
"Container of paper turned into wood"

-c-e- (5) Thought this might be "acred" but don't really understand why?

Would appreciate some help.

Regards

Rob
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ab

6th August 2012, 09:47
Think of something that is "turned" ie rotated into wood?
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ab

6th August 2012, 09:50
The "container of paper" is an old word meaning a small amount of a substance in a twist of paper
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chrise

6th August 2012, 09:50
Hi ab,
That prompted me to consult the dictionary and hence find an application of the word previously unknown to me!
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procklington

6th August 2012, 10:39
Ok Got it "screw"

Thanks for that
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