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Re:Try and by actionfromafar on Monday August 11, 2025 @05:10AM (#44862187)
"Try and" has a very Norse/Scandinavian/Swedish feel to it.
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Re:Try and by triyambakam on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @03:06PM (#44892478)
Aha yes thank you for explaining. I agree!
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Re:Try and by yencabulator on Wednesday August 20, 2025 @11:54AM (#44963060)
And it makes a lot more sense when you realize "prøv" means trial/test. "Attempt this feat of bravery and stop me". It's a diss/brag, depending on whether it's aimed at others or self.

"In this quest I shall be victorious and wash the dog" = "I'll try and wash the dog"

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