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Re: Definition of geek

To: Bonne of Traquair <oftraquair@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Definition of geek
From: Dave Montuori <damont@wolfstar.com>
Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 19:21:50 -0400 (EDT)
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Poster: Dave Montuori <damont@wolfstar.com>


> Step right up folks!  For just a small fee you can step inside the tent and 
> see the wonders of the ever evolving English language!
> 
> It's been at least 25 years since "geek" took on the additional meaning of a
> so weird and uncool that they probably don't even realize/care about it.

And in the SCA period it meant "simpleton" according to my sources.

Evan

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