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Old 08-09-2006, 09:06 AM   #38
lumberjim
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Originally Posted by NoBoxes
Regarding your first question, "orient" and "orientate" are both in common use though the latter is still not accepted by some (the English language is still evolving as are some of its users).



"Orientees" are oriented by attending an orientation.

Just a suggestion while on the subject of made up words!
now, if you took an asian person and spun them around in a circle for a few minutes, would they become disoriented?



Gunt: the chubbiness below the beltline that some women display.

Sniglet: a made up word.
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