Etymology. From Jersey Norman Poingdestre (literally “right fist”). The sense “bookish or socially unskilled person” is from the character of the same name in the cartoon Felix the Cat.
> On Mar 5, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Donna Ydreos <[email protected]> wrote: > > My own child doubts everything > > >> On Mar 5, 2023, at 3:13 PM, Donna Ydreos <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I am not sure I am trying to be transparent—I see hopeful things but it >> could all be done with CGI >> >> >>> On Mar 5, 2023, at 3:01 PM, 'Michael Day' via Chat <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I don't wish to offend Donna Y, but are all these posts authentic? >>> Has the Chat Forum attracted a chat-bot? >>> >>> I should mention that my email sentinel, Mailwasher, sees nothing wrong >>> as far as >>> I understand it, so it seems benign. >>> >>> Apologies, >>> >>> Mike >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm >> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
