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Could phagitate ever become an accepted word since phag means to eat in Greek and itate refers to doing an action? It would mean eating.

By Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today Asked May 28 2008 9:51AM
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by Jay Was Here - AYPWIP on May 28, 2008 at 9:55 am Permalink

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I like it, Kevin! Let's make it so!
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Avatar Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today May, 28 2008 at 10:06 AM
It makes perfect logical sense.
I could masticate while I phagitate and it wouldn't
be obscene either.
Avatar Jay Was Here - AYPWIP May, 28 2008 at 10:11 AM
LOL!
Avatar Scooter Jun, 10 2008 at 07:56 PM
LMAO!


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