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In reply to the discussion: Can we stop saying we're "proud members"? Of stuff? [View all]Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)28. I finally got it. Duh.
Edited to add:
Def. 2b
mem·ber
n.
1. A distinct part of a whole, especially:
a. Linguistics A syntactic unit of a sentence; a clause.
b. Logic A proposition of a syllogism.
c. Mathematics An element in a set.
2. A part or an organ of a human or animal body, as:
a. A limb, such as an arm or a leg.
b. The penis.
3. A part of a plant.
4. One that belongs to a group or an organization: a club member; a bank that is a member of the FDIC.
5. Mathematics The expression on either side of an equality sign.
6. A structural unit, such as a beam or wall.
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Ah. I see. Well, even though that connotation has actually been noted and laughed at,
djean111
Oct 2013
#13
I think it only counts in juvenile gatherings that might snicker about such things.
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2013
#16
Members of Parliament. Does that get laughs everytime, after all these years?
Bluenorthwest
Oct 2013
#24