SC - Fire Pits et al

[Groulx, Michelle]

scrofula - a lymphmatic form of tuberculosis, derived from the Latin scrofa
(sow)
scrofulous - (1) morally degenerate, (2) having the appearance of scrofula

The derivation of suss is unknown, but may be derived from suspect.  It's
fairly modern slang.  Your derivation is more fun.

Bear

> I am beginning to see a pattern to some of my favorite English words.
> Bear Writes:"domestic pig, Sus scrofa" , which calls to my mind that
> wonderful adjective "scrofulous" (exceedingly filthy). Then we have the
> description "suss out" (to discover by rooting around).
> 
> What a wonderfully descriptive language we use! Can anyone think of
> anymore
> examples of "Pig English"?
> 
> 
> Aoife---taking notes for use in future crossword puzzles
> 
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