Originally Posted by
stifle
valediction (bet you had to look that up!)
Aah yes....you, you aeolist agelast with your polyphloisboian floccinaucinihiliphiliation you remind me of the resident teacher's pet way back when I was at school.
in the early 1900s would have been something to the effect of "With kindest regards, I beg to remain, sir, your most humble and obedient servant".
Yes dear, I am aware of that one. Once upon a time I actually had to use such long form when writing a letter to someone applying for my BAEC Premier card.