Where did the term "Do" come from?
Jul 17, 2005 | 7:06 pm
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Where did the term "Do" come from?
For the life of me I can't figure out what "Do" is short for.
Jul 17, 2005 | 7:09 pm
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Originally Posted by vandykes44
For the life of me I can't figure out what "Do" is short for.
read the CommunityBuzz Stickies, there are links, explaining the word "DO"
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401266
Jul 17, 2005 | 8:04 pm
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Every time this question comes up, I refer the asker to the dictionary.
For example in www.m-w.com (the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary), entry 2 (noun), definition 3a : a festive get-together : AFFAIR, PARTY.
For example in www.m-w.com (the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary), entry 2 (noun), definition 3a : a festive get-together : AFFAIR, PARTY.
Jul 17, 2005 | 11:39 pm
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And since the answers to help the OP have been ably set forth and documented, I'll close this oft-asked thread/question. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator.