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  • Tala
    Fucked if I know
    • Dec 2002
    • 23368

    #1

    Since GFY is a good place to ask questions...

    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.

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  • TheMob?
    Confirmed User
    • Jan 2003
    • 8584

    #2
    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

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    • 420
      cuck
      • Mar 2003
      • 11571

      #3
      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.
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      • Shoehorn!
        Die With Your Boots On
        • Oct 2003
        • 22872

        #4
        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.

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        • tbabe
          Confirmed User
          • Dec 2003
          • 2494

          #5
          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.

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          • sexsup
            Confirmed User
            • Feb 2004
            • 3004

            #6
            "Ex" comes from latin language

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            • CyberTraffic
              Confirmed User
              • Feb 2004
              • 2187

              #7
              http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=ex

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              • Tala
                Fucked if I know
                • Dec 2002
                • 23368

                #8
                You guys are so fuckin cute it's disgusting.

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

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                • Brujah
                  Beer Money Baron
                  • Jan 2001
                  • 22157

                  #9
                  Could you please repeat the question ? In english.

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                  • runaway
                    Confirmed User
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 1177

                    #10
                    HUH ?

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                    • TheMob?
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 8584

                      #11
                      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.

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                      • Va2k
                        I’m still alive barley.
                        • Oct 2001
                        • 10060

                        #12
                        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

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                        • Head
                          Confirmed User
                          • Nov 2003
                          • 8278

                          #13
                          Originally posted by sexsup
                          "Ex" comes from latin language
                          I'll buy that!

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                          • 69pornlinks
                            Confirmed User
                            • Mar 2003
                            • 5560

                            #14
                            @ your thread title

                            to the X questions, yes becasue you're X'ing them out the equation
                            It IS what it IS

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                            • mardigras
                              Bon temps!
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 14194

                              #15
                              I'm lost... you want our opinion of the definition?
                              .

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                              • mardigras
                                Bon temps!
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 14194

                                #16
                                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
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