"redcat" wrote in message
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Brian Watson wrote:

I look forward to Doris' "wise" words on the subject once he gets back to
the office.


What is the meaning and intention behind changing "Boris" to "Doris"?

He is what is known colloquially as a "bit of an old woman."

Since "Doris" and "Boris" are so similar in sound and "Doris" is a name now
rarely used, but was commonly given to girls about 80 years ago, it seemed
an appropriate substitution.

Should I be crossposting this to alt.english.usage, Cat?

:-)
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Brian
"Fight like the Devil, die like a gentleman."