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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 13, 2024 7:44:04 GMT -5
Per a search: "This expression, meaning “diagonally opposite,” was formed from a misspelling in English of the French word quatre (“four”) prefixed to “corner.” Although the word has nothing to do with cats or kittens, in various dialects all three spellings are acceptable: “catty,” “cater” or “kitty.”"
I was wondering which one you say? We've only said kitty corner. On a TV show recently, I heard catty. I never heard cater.
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Post by T.T. on Apr 13, 2024 13:34:20 GMT -5
Kitty for me.
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Post by Steve on Apr 14, 2024 6:34:50 GMT -5
Catty corner for me ... and I need a doctor ... I didn't say the same thing as T.T.!
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Post by lammchen on Apr 14, 2024 6:48:10 GMT -5
Kitty Corner!! I grew up in the Midwest...is it a location thing?
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Post by Steve on Apr 14, 2024 6:51:39 GMT -5
...is it a location thing? I grew up on the East and West coasts so it could be.
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Post by spice on Apr 15, 2024 11:25:23 GMT -5
Kitty corner although I have no idea why.
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Post by Bob on Apr 20, 2024 15:41:08 GMT -5
Kitty corner. Never heard of the other ones.
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