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PoindexterOglethorpe

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3. Even though it is an old-time abbreviation

Reply to generalbetrayus (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 04:52 PM

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for Charles, I sincerely doubt he ever used it. And it seems highly disrespectful to use a nickname he never did.

Let's see, I had an aunt whose name was Margaret, but known to her nieces and nephews as "Aunt Gaggie." So I guess I can call Margaret Thatcher "Gaggie."

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Chas had it right. Unfortunately, late 19th century and early 20th century assholes turned [View all] generalbetrayus Monday OP

Who exactly is Chas? PoindexterOglethorpe Monday #1

"Chas" is an old-time abbreviation for "Charles". I was trained in undergrad and grad school generalbetrayus Monday #2

Even though it is an old-time abbreviation PoindexterOglethorpe Monday #3

Be my guest. Call her whatever you want. Just go away. Forever. Get a life. generalbetrayus Tuesday #4

NYT obituary: "Death Of Chas. Darwin" muriel_volestrangler Tuesday #5