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Crossword buffsCan any crossword experts here give me an explanation to the answer to this clue please........... Clue : They're neat Answer : Cattle I'm completely stumped as to what the connection is!   Any suggestion appreciated! 
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neat (arch or dial.) n. an ox, cow, bull, etc: -pl. neat. - neat-cattle; neat-herd; neat-house; neat-stall. neat's leather - leather made from the hide of neat ...... [O.E. neat, cattle, a beast. Scot. nowt from O.N. naut] So it comes direct from Old English Mags - there's your connection. |
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Ahhhh.......thanks Angie, I didn't know that..  Maybe I'm not as old as I think!!! |
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...... and I am!!! BTW, we can tell Elaine that she's scared of nowt! |
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I hope Elaine reads this then!  |
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I made the connection by neats foot oil,, which is made from cattle hooves. |
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