> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marilyn Harper
> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 8:31 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Dutchman
>
>
>      Actually I think the term is "jury-rigged" and has something to do
>      with sailing vessels.  This does not mean that there isn't some sort
>      of nasty connotation too, since sailors are not known for being
>      refined.

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>      I suppose if people find it offensive we have to stop using
> it whether
>      it was intended to be offensive or not.


Jury-rigged is the way I always heard it too, although I cannot be depended
upon as a definitive source in these matters, since I'm hearing-impaired.

And I suppose you are right about distancing ourselves [sigh].

Sign me, Lions and Carrots