Words: pelf [MW]
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French pelfre booty
: MONEY, RICHES
(Pilfery, in other words.)
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Twerpette
Twerpette (named for my dachshund Molley, the original twerpette or "goofy girl") seeks to tweak the long nose of life with humor, affection, and gravitas. Topics include dating and relationships, faith and spirituality, language and writing, journalism, technology, arts, academe, whimsy and humanity. Cheeky and tweaky, Twerpette is rated PG13 for mature language and themes. This weblog began May 10, 2005. Copyright 2005-2016 Steve Deyo.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French pelfre booty
: MONEY, RICHES
(Pilfery, in other words.)
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- Name: Twerpette
- Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Technology journalist, strategic communications consultant, speaker, teacher, author, poet, musician; known to friends and associates as "the voice of reason."
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