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Tala · 03-16-2004, 05:30 AM

My morning question: Do you think that they're called "Ex" for a reason? (in reference to ex-lovers)

Please discuss, I'd love to use the research and discussion in a future article.

TheMob · 03-16-2004, 05:46 AM

Probably has something to do with crossing that person off with an X..

Alright,

[X] Julie
[X] Sandy
[X] Sofia
[X] Jessica
[X] Cindy
[ ] Michelle

420 · 03-16-2004, 05:49 AM

google is a better place to ask questions

What is the origin of ex as in ex-girlfriend?

Ex has several meanings and uses in English. It can mean "out", "upward" or, taken a step further, "thoroughly", as in exclude, extol, and excruciate, respectively. It can also mean "bring into a certain state", as in exacerbate. Further, it can mean "to remove, expel, or relieve from [something]", as in expatriate "to remove from one's native land", where ex- means "remove" and patri- means "native land". From that sense comes the meaning you reference, that of "former". It was originally applied only to offices formerly held (the earliest example, from 1398, is ex-consul), but by the mid-19th century we find ex-beau, and by 1876 we find ex-wife.

Shoehorn! · 03-16-2004, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheMob?
Probably has something to do with crossing that person off with an X..

Alright,

[X] Julie
[X] Sandy
[X] Sofia
[X] Jessica
[X] Cindy
[ ] Michelle

Most likely not, but it damn well should.

tbabe · 03-16-2004, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 420
google is a better place to ask questions

What is the origin of ex as in ex-girlfriend?

Ex has several meanings and uses in English. It can mean "out", "upward" or, taken a step further, "thoroughly", as in exclude, extol, and excruciate, respectively. It can also mean "bring into a certain state", as in exacerbate. Further, it can mean "to remove, expel, or relieve from [something]", as in expatriate "to remove from one's native land", where ex- means "remove" and patri- means "native land". From that sense comes the meaning you reference, that of "former". It was originally applied only to offices formerly held (the earliest example, from 1398, is ex-consul), but by the mid-19th century we find ex-beau, and by 1876 we find ex-wife.

LOL where would we be without google.

sexsup · 03-16-2004, 06:50 AM

"Ex" comes from latin language

CyberTraffic · 03-16-2004, 07:04 AM

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ex

Tala · 03-16-2004, 07:23 AM

You guys are so fuckin cute it's disgusting.

Read the question again. I KNOW the definition, I'm asking for an opinion.

Brujah · 03-16-2004, 08:02 AM

Could you please repeat the question ? In english.

runaway · 03-16-2004, 08:38 AM

HUH ?

TheMob · 03-16-2004, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tala
You guys are so fuckin cute it's disgusting.

Read the question again. I KNOW the definition, I'm asking for an opinion.

I thought you asked for a reason and not an opinion.

Va2k · 03-16-2004, 08:44 AM

My fav thing about EX you can go back and fuck their brains out and send them back home to their hubbies or b/f's lol well at least thats what I do

TOM

Head · 03-16-2004, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sexsup
"Ex" comes from latin language

I'll buy that!

69pornlinks · 03-16-2004, 08:46 AM

@ your thread title

to the X questions, yes becasue you're X'ing them out the equation

mardigras · 03-16-2004, 08:51 AM

I'm lost... you want our opinion of the definition?

mardigras · 03-16-2004, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by va2k
My fav thing about EX you can go back and fuck their brains out and send them back home to their hubbies or b/f's lol well at least thats what I do

TOM

Don't know if I like that approach... I'm allergic to bullets

03-16-2004, 05:30 AM	#1
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03-16-2004, 05:49 AM	#3
420 cuck Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 11,571	google is a better place to ask questions What is the origin of ex as in ex-girlfriend? Ex has several meanings and uses in English. It can mean "out", "upward" or, taken a step further, "thoroughly", as in exclude, extol, and excruciate, respectively. It can also mean "bring into a certain state", as in exacerbate. Further, it can mean "to remove, expel, or relieve from [something]", as in expatriate "to remove from one's native land", where ex- means "remove" and patri- means "native land". From that sense comes the meaning you reference, that of "former". It was originally applied only to offices formerly held (the earliest example, from 1398, is ex-consul), but by the mid-19th century we find ex-beau, and by 1876 we find ex-wife. __________________ <!--BEGIN SIMUTRONICS PLAY BUTTON CODE --> <p align="center"> <a href="http://buddy.play.net/dr?TMOREAU1"> <img src="drplay.gif" width="128" height="64" alt="Play DragonRealms!"></a></p> <!--END SIMUTRONICS PLAY BUTTON CODE -->

03-16-2004, 07:23 AM	#8
Tala Fucked if I know Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Do you have a flag? Posts: 23,368	You guys are so fuckin cute it's disgusting. Read the question again. I KNOW the definition, I'm asking for an opinion. __________________ ICQ: 11120676 \| Google: mindcrime \| Skype: suitemindcrime\|E-Mail: mindcrime AT gmail.com\|PR girl with great writing skills for hire!!!! Contact me to work for YOU!\|TECHIEMEDIA? 24/7 support from some of the best techs in the biz. Tell Jim that I sent you.

03-16-2004, 08:02 AM	#9
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03-16-2004, 08:44 AM	#12
Va2k I’m still alive barley. Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Va Posts: 10,060	My fav thing about EX you can go back and fuck their brains out and send them back home to their hubbies or b/f's lol well at least thats what I do TOM __________________

03-16-2004, 05:46 AM	#2
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03-16-2004, 08:51 AM	#15
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