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[-] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

I'm confused! Doesn't urchin really relate to children?

Is that a colloquialism or more English-on-drugs?

[-] Saeveo@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

The use of "urchin" to refer to children is separate from its original meaning.

Maybe it became that as a word for something underfoot?

[-] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

I like this one the best!

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