Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Sep 20, 2007 05:52
17 yrs ago
English term
fortunetelle (X)
the WI serving cream teas
Non-PRO
English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
Literature
she was glamourized by the WI serving cream teas.
what does WI stand for?
what does WI stand for?
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| 5 +13 | Women's Institute |
Tony M
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Oct 4, 2007 05:01: Tony M Created KOG entry
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Women's Institute
A worthy orgnization for women in the UK, noted for homely good works — just as the Red Cross might be on hand to provide First Aid, the WI will be there for the teas.
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Note added at 7 mins (2007-09-20 05:59:50 GMT)
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Of course, there's not usually much 'glamour' associated with the rather 'proper' WI (except for in the film 'Calendar Girls' q.v.!), so this expression is probably intended to be somewhat ironic in some way.
The use of WI is laden with a whole load of cultural overtones to anyone from the UK.
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Note added at 8 mins (2007-09-20 06:00:47 GMT)
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Check out their website if you want the full story:
Women's Institute
With 211000 members, the Women's Institute is the largest voluntary organisation for women in the UK. We play a unique role in providing women with ...
www.womens-institute.co.uk/
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Note added at 7 mins (2007-09-20 05:59:50 GMT)
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Of course, there's not usually much 'glamour' associated with the rather 'proper' WI (except for in the film 'Calendar Girls' q.v.!), so this expression is probably intended to be somewhat ironic in some way.
The use of WI is laden with a whole load of cultural overtones to anyone from the UK.
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Note added at 8 mins (2007-09-20 06:00:47 GMT)
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Check out their website if you want the full story:
Women's Institute
With 211000 members, the Women's Institute is the largest voluntary organisation for women in the UK. We play a unique role in providing women with ...
www.womens-institute.co.uk/
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