Posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 1:38:57
In reply to Re: P*ms, posted by alexandra_k on February 22, 2005, at 0:45:12
Actually I left out the most interesting bit. Now that I've got the hang of how to spell the name of the dictionary *Miriam* Webster also says:
Etymology: by shortening & alter. from pomegranate, alteration of Jimmy Grant, rhyming slang for immigrant
Australian & New Zealand, usually disparaging : BRITON; especially : an English immigrant
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97586
Dunno if it is true or not...
Maybe it is more of an Aussie thing...
http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Post/16409
Yes, I suppose we do feel a little inferior down under...
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