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Old May 21st, 2020, 03:09 AM
Tim B
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Default Re: [Dixonary] Rnd 3074 - WIFTY

> While intrigued that a housewife might have "contents"

A "housewife" (pronounced "hussif", I was told, but that may be regional) was the term for a mending
kit issued to British soldiers. I still have one bought from a surplus shop and used when camping.

Best wishes,
Tim Bourne.

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