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Taka Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Scratch

Does anyone know the etymology of 'scratch' used to mean 'money'?

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"The noun is attested from 1586; slang sense of "money" is from 1914, of uncertain signification." - Online Etymology Dictionary

CB
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The On-line Etymology Dictionary says only this: slang sense of "money" is from 1914, of uncertain signification.
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OK. Thank you.

Oh, by the way, could you do me a favor, CB, MM?

Obviously, 'Is' is a typo, an embarrassing one. Could you replace it with 'Does'?

Thanks,
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TakaOh, by the way, could you do me a favor, CB, MM?

Obviously, 'Is' is a typo, an embarrassing one. Could you replace it with 'Does'?

I'm just a Trusted User, Taka. I cannot edit anyone's posts. Anyway, we all make mistakes like that occasionally when we are absent-minded. I wouldn't worry about it at all. Besides, if it bothers you, you ca
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TakaObviously, 'Is' is a typo, an embarrassing one. Could you replace it with 'Does'?
Done for you, Taka.
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Thank you, Tanit!

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