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    What is the 13-letter German word that means a gift brought home from a husband to his wife after he has stayed out late?

    Question #73970. Asked by uggle. (Dec 31 06 11:31 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		3. Drachenfutter (German)

    A gift brought home from a husband to his wife after he has stayed out late. Literally, 'dragon fodder'. In decades past, men went to bars on Saturday night with the wrapped gifts prepared in advance. Good idea!

    http://www.9uk.com/lists/2005-08/words.htm



    Dec 31 06, 12:30 PM
    zbeckabee

    		By the way...THAT is a cool question!!!

    Dec 31 06, 12:32 PM

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