MawBe
^I know. I called my mother that from time to time throughout my early years, born and living in Germany. I didn't think an explanation was needed. Sorry.^
Apology accepted.
So did I, actually all the time.
That wasn't an apology to you Mawbe. Well it was, in as was much as it was an apology to all those you seem to think would not know the meaning. There was me thinking most people would either be familiar with it or look it up as it was quite pivotal to the discussion. I found your post a little patronising/condescending - you choose. Only you know why you felt the need to explain it to me.