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Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :

So I'm reading Churchill's memoirs, and I'm up to the invasion of Norway. I found this description rather amusing: "Norway, with its homely, rugged population engaged in trade, shipping, fishing, and agriculture..." Me, I'm feeling particularly homely and rugged today; how about you? [Big Grin]

Posted by Hedwig (Member # 2315) on :

Main Entry: home·ly
Pronunciation: \ˈhōm-lē\
Function: adjective
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3 a : unaffectedly natural : simple b : not elaborate or complex <homely virtues>
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Posted by Jhai (Member # 5633) on :

Maybe he was channeling Indian English, where homely means home-like or comfortable, and is a very positive adjective for most things & people.

Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :

Rivendell: The Last Homely House

Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :

I didn't think Churchill was calling anyone ugly. It just tickled my funny-bone to see the language change. [Smile]