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Kosh · 01-21-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensei Meela

Is it the only English word that ends in "-xion?" And if the word is meant to describe being nailed to a crucifix, why isn't it "Crucifixation?"

That's easy. It's 'cuz "Crucifixation" is a medical term used to describe a symdrome found commonly amongst Catholics.....

(I'll be here till Friday).

Colorado Infidel · 01-21-2005, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sensei Meela

Is it the only English word that ends in "-xion?" And if the word is meant to describe being nailed to a crucifix, why isn't it "Crucifixation?"

I think the traditional English spelling outside the US is "connexion" rather than connection.

Sensei Meela · 01-21-2005, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Colorado Infidel

I think the traditional English spelling outside the US is "connexion" rather than connection.

I believe I'd seen that, yes. I really must travel more (but that's another matter, entirely).

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Originally Posted by Kosh

That's easy. It's 'cuz "Crucifixation" is a medical term used to describe a symdrome found commonly amongst Catholics.....

(I'll be here till Friday).

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