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Tuesday, 29 January 2013

C is for......

Welcome to Week 3 of Round 12 of our Celebratory ABC Wednesday where once again we will Chew the Cud!

Meaning To chat, in an aimless manner.
Origin Alternative versions of this are 'chew the fat', 'chew the rag' etc. Cud is the part digested food that ruminant animals, notably cows, bring back into their mouths from their first stomach, to chew at
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The image is of slow and aimless mastication and the allusive use of the phrase refers to that. In its literal sense there are references to chewing the cud' going back to Aelfric, 'De veteri et de novo testamento', circa 1000.

The first recorded use of it in the allusive 'chatting' sense is in Henry Fielding's The History of Tom Jones, 1749: "Having left her a little while to chew the cud, if I may use that expression, on these first tidings."



Nearer to home...............I am using my position as Founder of ABC Wednesday and proud team member to introduce you to a cheeky chappy chewing.......yes my very own new addition...BING!







To see more of him check out here



So onwards Comrades....the world awaits you. Let the ABC Wednesday Carnival Commence!

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29 comments:

  1. Kate29 January 2013 at 02:55

    What a winsome little fella; I think you know I'm referring to the bottom image rather than the top. Have a good day! PS. Thanks for Founding this meme!

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    1. mrsnesbitt29 January 2013 at 07:59

      He is probably the most photographed pup at the ripe old age of 13 weeks Kate! lol!

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  2. Roger Owen Green29 January 2013 at 02:58

    Yes, we get to C your cutie!

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  3. Reader Wil29 January 2013 at 04:14

    He looks like the dog you had years ago.He is beatiful! and cute!

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  4. Danielle29 January 2013 at 05:12

    Oh my gosh he is sooooo cute!!!

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  5. Josie Two Shoes29 January 2013 at 06:40

    C is clearly for cutest pup ever! :-)

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  6. Meryl29 January 2013 at 07:36

    He really is CUTE and probably a bit too CURIOUS, or cantankerous at time, maybe?...but that teething...oh I don't miss that part of puppy-hood! Thanks for founding and hosting this awesome collection of curious folks - your time and effort is most appreciated.

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  7. carol l mckenna29 January 2013 at 08:01

    Adorable dog ~ absolutely a cutie! ~ Guess the link isn't opened yet? Not sure how to link up if it is ~ thanks ^_^

    Carol of: A Creative Harbor ~ USA

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  8. Carver29 January 2013 at 08:03

    Great introduction to the letter C.

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  9. Wanda29 January 2013 at 08:30

    What a good introduction. I almost used COW for my C letter, but I put my Sitting Cow on my other blog, as I had already done Cheesecake...

    Your doggie is just adorable...

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  10. Tania29 January 2013 at 08:40

    So many nice word for C.
    Happy letter week!:-)

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  11. Tina´s PicStory29 January 2013 at 09:20

    i love the last pic ♥ so cute! :)

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  12. Dina29 January 2013 at 12:55

    Very bovine, that video. :)
    Enjoy your nice new puppy.

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  13. lotusleaf29 January 2013 at 17:08

    Chewing the cud can be casual or calculated.

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  14. Zizi Santos29 January 2013 at 18:39

    Estou participando do mural
    adorei ver os animais. Lindos
    Zizi

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  15. Suzy29 January 2013 at 22:36

    Oh so cute. He's adorable. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. AmitAag29 January 2013 at 23:47

    'C' is for Cellular Jail!
    http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2013/01/inside-cellular-jail-2.html
    Great theme and some lovely pictures there on your blog!
    Thank you for hosting, Denise!

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  17. Chrissy Brand30 January 2013 at 01:35

    Cool cats!

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  18. Nonnie30 January 2013 at 07:46

    the floppy ear did me in, what a cutie!

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  19. jared's little corner30 January 2013 at 09:04

    that is such a lovely cat! :)

    joining again this week! ^_^

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  20. Jeannette StG30 January 2013 at 12:08

    About chewing the cud: I would have been mystified about the meaning of that expression if I had never read the Bible. The interesting thing about working with another language is that one never gets caught up, and many things I remember just by one thing, event, instance. One thing is for sure - blogging has enriched my use of language:)

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  21. Meoww30 January 2013 at 16:33

    I am using c for crowd this time. I love your cats and your dog....

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  22. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪30 January 2013 at 23:59

    The cow doesn't need chewing gum.

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  23. Deborah Kay at The Paint Splash31 January 2013 at 08:13

    Your pup is Addorable!!!!

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  24. Sharp Little Pencil31 January 2013 at 12:33

    That puppy is about the cutest thing I've seen since the baby who laughs hysterically at the sound of his dad tearing up a rejection letter... something my cats never did, because I save them all! Planning to wallpaper a room with them someday... Amy

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  25. Marie1 February 2013 at 05:05

    I am late posting! Thank you for your patience....

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  26. mai4 February 2013 at 18:03

    Double C for cute canine!

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