ridiculous
ridiculous used to describe unfair or shameful treatment without any idea of the ludicrous. "I have been served most ridiculous by the poor commissioner," was the statement of a man who wished to express in strong terms his sense of the usage he had re- ceived. Halliwell says that in some...
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| Summary: | ridiculous used to describe unfair or shameful treatment without any idea of the ludicrous. "I have been served most ridiculous by the poor commissioner," was the statement of a man who wished to express in strong terms his sense of the usage he had re- ceived. Halliwell says that in some countries of England it is used to denote something very indecent and improper. PRINTED ITEM G.M.Story July 1959 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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