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Subject:	Re: Lambis?
From:	Andrew Grebneff <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:14:09 +1300
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> Would somebody know the etymology and meaning of the word "lambis"?


Dunno, but I've seen a lot of sheep (including lambs) lying
partly-decomposed, and they could be imagined to have a resemblance to
an upright dirty old Lambis.

Dat dere LAMB IS dead...



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Regards
Andrew Grebneff
Dunedin
New Zealand
Fossil preparator
Mollusc, Toyota & VW van fan

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