Friday, August 8, 2008

The Last of England


English words I had no use for after 1979.

1. Aniseed balls.
2. Lollipop lady.
3. Weir.
4. Abbatoir.
5. Milk float.
6. Belisha beacon.
7. Washing-up bowl.
8. Nil-all draw.
9. Pelican crossing.
10. Third division.
11. Pier attractions.
12. Copse.
13. Viennese fancy.
14. Walnut whip.
15. Water diviner.
16. Plimsolls.
17. Radiator.
18. Ace.
19. P.E. kit.
20. Leylines.
21. Lean-to.
22. Allotment.
23. Scullery.
24. Chukka boots.
25. Whelks.

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