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pooksahib

21st October 2012, 06:15

Morning' all.

Miserly wife reported Red Arrows speciality = near misses.

Why does 'near' equate to 'miserly'?

Many thanks

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fex

21st October 2012, 06:33

Definition of NEAR
4
archaic : in a frugal manner

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near

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pooksahib

21st October 2012, 06:37

Thanks fex.

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fex

21st October 2012, 06:52

You're welcome.

I doubt that many people would understand that clue before they got the answer...

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