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Wavestar	Folklore: 'Fingernail Moon' metaphor (31)	RE: Lyr Req: Origin of 'Fingernail Moon' Metaphor	12 Feb 01
Gervase, I suspect it's redolent of apes because of gibbons, which are a type of ape or monkey (I'm almost positive.) I can check out the etymology of gibous for you - Once again, I'll get back to you :) -J PS LTS, my nails can't fly, I cup my hands around my toes. It's getting the clippings to let go of the clipper that's a problem.

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