Reply #118: that's funny

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When I used OED (online, subscription required, through my school library) I found the following definition:

2.

a. Applied opprobriously to a woman; strictly, a lewd or sensual woman. Not now in decent use; but formerly common in literature. In mod. use, esp. a malicious or treacherous woman; of things: something outstandingly difficult or unpleasant. (See also SON OF A BITCH.)

b. Applied to a man (less opprobrious, and somewhat whimsical, having the modern sense of ‘dog’). Not now in decent use.


Like I said before - a point that you continue to ignore - the word carries very clear and obvious assumptions about the nature of the female sex, and that's what makes it sexist. You can pick and choose the dictionary and definition that suits you, ignore the historical and social meaning of the word, pretend that when you say it means something less common, whatever. Knock yourself out.

I don't mind being treated like a nigger here. I'm a relatively tough bitch and can handle it.