Well, Ermy, to cut to the bone ...
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When we speak about etymology, Robin, we do not take into account the
Englsih speaking world, you know , since the meaning of words such
as "stupid" (studipo) and "stupidity" (stupidita') or "immense"
or "dolorous" foreruns any modern definition, and reposes in "our"
(actually, surely mine, but I am not 100 per cent sure that they are also
yours) communal ancestors, who coined those words.
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I could say that you were a Silly Sheep.
In current terms, this would be a Deeply un-pc Insult.
Rack it backwards, and (etymologically) I would be describing you as:
The Innocent Lamb of God.
Take your pick ...
Robin
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