"Duke of URL" <macbenahATkdsiDOTnet> wrote in message
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> In news:1H_Pb.89918$6y6.1803074@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net,
> Madra Dubh <ccaine@worldnet.att.net> radiated into the WorldWideWait:
> > "Harry Crun" <HCRUNMAPSON@charter.net> wrote in message
> > news:1010b48naat846a@corp.supernews.com...
> >> "Madra Dubh" <ccaine@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message n
> >>
> >>> We, being a civilized lot, are thinking of the metal files of the
> >>> same name, yah low life git!
> >>>
> >> I have to tell you, MD, that people are spreading the rumour that
> >> you are a refined, Southern gentleman. I thank you for putting
> >> this rumour to rest.
> >
> > All us refined Southern gentlemen calls a spade a spade.
> > (Some day I must look up the true meaning of the word "Git". I have
> > the feeling I may not understand its meaning)
>
> GIt = Offspring, implying an animalistic heritage (Like SOB)

Good Lord, Mose, I thought it the equivalent of "Auld Geezer" or some such.
Well, I should have known.
I first heard "Git" over on soc.notsomuchculture.irish.