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  • Mar 26, 2013, 07:21 AM
    eegalex
    Sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences.
  • Mar 26, 2013, 07:57 PM
    odinn7
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    I have never seen it spelled HAMPSTER

    Sadly, if you Google it... it's all over. People do it and it seems to be catching on.
  • Mar 27, 2013, 02:14 AM
    tickle
    ham·ster
    noun \ˈham(p)-stər\
    Definition of HAMSTER
    : any of a subfamily (Cricetinae) of small Old World rodents having very large cheek pouches
    See hamster defined for English-language learners »
    See hamster defined for kids »
    Origin of HAMSTER
    German, from Old High German hamustro, of Slavic origin; akin to Old Russian choměstorŭ hamster, of Iranian origin; akin to Avestan hamaēstar- oppressor
    First Known Use: 1607


    From Webster on line dictionary.

    Unfortunately people are spelling the way they hear, phonetically, therefore, hamPster.
  • Mar 27, 2013, 11:10 AM
    Alty
    Okay, I think we all know how to spell hamster correctly now.

    Perhaps now we can get back to the thread and the question at hand?
  • Mar 27, 2013, 12:47 PM
    tickle
    I don't think the OP actually had a question. So what more can we say really.
  • Mar 27, 2013, 12:58 PM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    I don't think the OP actually had a question. So what more can we say really.

    True. Maybe the thread should be closed.
  • Mar 27, 2013, 01:02 PM
    Wondergirl
    >thread closed<

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