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[poweredbysony]

There's a common household appliance that really bothers me. I love having one, and I really appreciate all that it does for me. It keeps cold things cold and frozen things colder. Actually, as an entity I really have no problem with unit. However, the composition of letters in the name of the device brews internal distress, tormenting me to the

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Possible Explanation?

[springywoman]

fridge |frij|

noun informal
a refrigerator.

ORIGIN 1920s: abbreviation, probably influenced by the proprietary name Frigidaire.

...although the word "Frigidaire" doesn't have a d in front of the g either, it does have a d in it.

Re: Possible Explanation?

[poweredbysony]

Hmm...I don't think I'm sold yet. But that might be getting me one step closer. (Good research skills though, I'm impressed.)

Re: Possible Explanation?

[springywoman]

Thanks! There's this thing on my computer called a "Dictionary"...it makes research really easy. ;-P