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From: al@mot.UUCP (Al Filipski)
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Subject: Re: Re: Taboo words
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Date: Thu, 21-Nov-85 18:08:07 EST
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Posted: Thu Nov 21 18:08:07 1985
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> language.  Also, euphemisms are generally preferred, as people fool
> themselves into thinking that the real meaning is disguised; this is
> sometimes even the case, because some euphemisms are ambiguous (e.g.
> "making love" used to mean "necking", but now means "fornicating").

I think the euphemism "sleep {with|together}" meaning to 
"have sex" sounds hilariously Victorian, especially since it is used 
by many people who think of themselves as having an open 
attitude toward sex and in situations where no sleeping is involved.

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