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pooksahib

21st October 2012, 06:15
Morning' all.

Miserly wife reported Red Arrows speciality = near misses.

Why does 'near' equate to 'miserly'?

Many thanks
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fex

21st October 2012, 06:33
Definition of NEAR
4
archaic : in a frugal manner

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near
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pooksahib

21st October 2012, 06:37
Thanks fex.
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fex

21st October 2012, 06:52
You're welcome.

I doubt that many people would understand that clue before they got the answer...
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