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Re:   flack/flak

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Subject: Re:   flack/flak
From: Editorgary@aol.com
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:26:26 EDT
In a message dated 10/6/05 8:40:31 AM, owner-healeys-digest@autox.team.net
writes:


> Please allow me to nitpick your use of a particular word.  The word "flack"
> is
> actually "flak" which is from the German " FLiegerAbwehrKanone ",  or
> Anti-aircraft gun.
>

Nice catch --   "flack" is slang for a public relations agent.
Cheers
Gary




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