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by scubabob on February 1st, 2007
It's actually Pass Muster and it's origin is in the military. It means to pass inspection. Muster is the Naval equivalent of forming rank and file for an address by NCO's or Officers.
Does anyone else find it really annoying that the word "Answer" has a "W" in it?
by SuestionQolver on December 10th, 2010
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Which are the two most powerful words?
by ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo on November 7th, 2010
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Is There Another Word
by Raymond_D on October 27th, 2010
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How can I use the word "problematic" in a sentence to describe combative people? I want it to sound smooth.
by angel1000 on December 15th, 2010
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Okkk what be a flibbertigibett?
by Mother on September 30th, 2010
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Thanks for pointing out the erroneous "the"...it was making me a little batty :o)
by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on February 1st, 2007