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Is the word "DIVORCE" truely from a latin word meaning rip off?
Ah, yes, divorce..., from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man's genitals through his wallet.
- Robin Williams
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The (soon to be) twice-divorced Robin Williams is pulling your leg.
The word "divorce" is from the Latin word divortium, meaning "separation," or "to turn and go separate ways."
I hope this is helpful!
Stephanie Fierman
Source(s): http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/divorce http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=divorce... - Anonymous5 years ago
I'm going with D. I just ripped another three hours of music onto my MP3 player. I am taking a road trip to meet a YA contact for the first time this weekend. Crazy plans.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Yup, it shore is and Robin WIlliams is an expert on it too
- Amy HLv 61 decade ago
They should put this definition in the dictionary because it's a great description.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
lol!!!!!
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