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·My Dad used to call me "Oris" I'm not sure if it was just a general UK greeting, or maybe a reference of some sort to this ???
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·My Dad used to call me "Oris" I'm not sure if it was just a general UK greeting, or maybe a reference of some sort to this ???
In common usage when I was younger and I imagine still in the English speaking vernacular today.
I presume derived from the Latin poet but like many English slangs mixed with another common word 😀
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·You'll likely find it's short for Horace, often used as a term of endearment for younger male family members or junior male staff members.
In common usage when I was younger and I imagine still in the English speaking vernacular today.
I presume derived from the Latin poet but like many English slangs mixed with another common word 😀
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··Home For Wayward WatchesYou'll likely find it's short for Horace, often used as a term of endearment for younger male family members or junior male staff members.
In common usage when I was younger and I imagine still in the English speaking vernacular today.
I presume derived from the Latin poet but like many English slangs mixed with another common word 😀
Perhaps: "What did Horace say, Winnie?" from an old time British radio program, "Ovaltiney's Concert Party?"
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·Old school today. I really like the raised pips and the numerals font on this dial.
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