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[petra]

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Does everyone who knows one of the false etymologies of where the term "mollify" comes from have difficulty using it without imagining characters dressing each other up in drag to calm down, or is it just me?

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[petronelle.livejournal.com]

Aw, that's sad. I liked the crazy etymology.

I appreciate knowing it's wrong, though. Thank you.

[sterling-sara.livejournal.com]

If I may ask, what book did you get that from?

[petronelle.livejournal.com]

I can't remember, sorry. It was years ago.