I too was called "spondulicks" as a child...Hmmmmmwonder if I was something
precious or just a worthless coin.....Mique
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From: Helen Madow <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2002 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: etymology of Spondulicks - related to Spondylus?
Dear Rich,
I can only add to the mystery. Spondulicks was what my father-in-law
used to call my kids when they were little.
Best,
Helen