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naturalplastic
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15 Oct 2022, 8:55 pm

Now that we have solved that, then tell me...what you call "a citizen of Delaware"?

Riddle me THAT!

A Delawarian?

A Delawinian?

A Delawarewolf?



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16 Oct 2022, 10:12 am

If 'Illinois' is French by origin, as appears to be the case, then strictly speaking it should be pronounced something like 'Illinwa'.

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16 Oct 2022, 10:14 am

DeepHour wrote:
If 'Illinois' is French by origin, as appears to be the case, then strictly speaking it should be pronounced something like 'Illinwa'.

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I was just thinking that as I was reading this thread :lol:


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16 Oct 2022, 10:29 am

naturalplastic wrote:
A Delawarewolf?


I really hope this is the answer :lmao:


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