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Re: Replying via the Internet Site - DISREGARD
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Thu, 6 May 1999 15:19:25 GMT
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On Wed, 5 May 1999 23:07:32 GMT, Sproaticus <jsproat@geocities.com> wrote:
> 1. Is this the masculine form of brunette? (2)
Interesting. Going through www.dictionary.com, to Webster's Revised
Unabridged Dictionary, brunette comes from the French, as a dimunitive of
brune. So I guess us brown-hair men are brunes, or maybe bruins.
But the interesting part is the definition refers to the female's
complexion, not her hair color.
> Brunette \Bru*nette"\, n. [F. brunet, brunette, brownish, dim. of brun,
> brune, brown, fr. OHG. br?n. See Brown, a.] A girl or woman with a
> somewhat brown or dark complexion. -- a. Having a dark tint.
Steve
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