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Thread #119692 Message #2599080
Posted By: s&r
28-Mar-09 - 05:29 AM
Thread Name: BS: Derivation/Origin of 'demmick' for 'brok
Subject: RE: BS: Derivation/Origin of 'demmick' for 'brok

Partridge gives it as ' a soldier on the sick list' probably from epi*demic*ked hence its other acquired meanings ad useless etc

Stu