Bad News On The Homefront
11-12-2003, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 1988RedT2' date='Nov 12 2003, 10:20 AM
[quote name='Srce' date='Nov 12 2003, 10:11 AM'] I don't think you understand what it actually means to "Second" something. It means that you disagree with the statement you're reffering to. You should be saying "Ditto", not, "I second that."
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Main Entry: second
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin secundare, from secundus second, favorable
Date: circa 1586
1 a : to give support or encouragement to : ASSIST b : to support (a fighting person or group) in combat : bring up reinforcements for
2 a : to support or assist in contention or debate b : to endorse (a motion or a nomination) so that debate or voting may begin
So, you are both out of place and totally incorrect, sir! [/quote]
Great point, never saw it that way.
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