"Lashings"

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 22 Jul 2007, 18:17

In Five go down to the Sea we have the only incidence that I can recall of the word "Lashings" being used. We know of course that the famous term "lashings of Ginger Beer" was never actually used in the books but I had quite thought that the word never appeared at all. Wrong, it is Dick who refers to "lashings of hard boiled eggs". Are there any other incidences of this or other "iconic" Blyton phrases that anyone can think of?

Ming · Post by **Ming** » 22 Jul 2007, 18:22

I think the word lashings only appeared in Five Go Mad in Dorset, other than, of course, the one you pointed out. I suppose it is rather ironic!!

Moose · Post by **Moose** » 22 Jul 2007, 19:13

iconic

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I can't really think of any others apart from single words like 'smashing' and 'super' but I guess you can see those in lots of places other than just in Blyton

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 22 Jul 2007, 19:44

Yeah I wonder if Lashings was a popular word that everyone used back then or something Blyton made up. Nice to see you back Moose BTW. You seem to have been missing a bit lately or am I imagining things again?

manzanita · Post by **manzanita** » 23 Jul 2007, 09:43

Moose wrote:iconic .

I can't really think of any others apart from single words like 'smashing' and 'super' but I guess you can see those in lots of places other than just in Blyton

The "Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin" being the one that comes to mind!

Manzy

Viv of Ginger Pop · Post by **Viv of Ginger Pop** » 23 Jul 2007, 10:02

Lucky Star wrote:Yeah I wonder if Lashings was a popular word that everyone used back then or something Blyton made up.

I think of lashings of cream, as on a pudding or cake

Viv

Moose · Post by **Moose** » 23 Jul 2007, 21:44

Hi Lucky Star - yeah I've been a bit scarce, lots of family stuff going on

. SOme of it good (new nephew a week ago) and some of it bad (some serious health problems, including a heart attack, among close family members).

Christophe · Post by **Christophe** » 24 Jul 2007, 13:35

I can't find the word in my dictionary. What does it mean?

Ming · Post by **Ming** » 24 Jul 2007, 13:38

According to Encarta Dictionary, "lashings" are:

UK: large quantity: generous or plentiful amounts of something

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 24 Jul 2007, 16:37

Moose wrote:Hi Lucky Star - yeah I've been a bit scarce, lots of family stuff going on . SOme of it good (new nephew a week ago) and some of it bad (some serious health problems, including a heart attack, among close family members).

I hope all of the ill people get better soon and that the new nephew is doing fine.

Keep your chin up as I know you will. We look forward to your full return to the Blyton fold.

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 24 Jul 2007, 16:42

Ming wrote:According to Encarta Dictionary, "lashings" are:

UK: large quantity: generous or plentiful amounts of something

And a lashing is a beating, usually with a whip or cat-o'-nine-tails.

Jools · Post by **Jools** » 26 Jul 2007, 14:39

The FFOs have "lashings of hot scones and raspberry jam" in Holly Lane.
Lucky blighters.

Post by **Anita Bensoussane** » 28 Jul 2007, 23:16

Wishing you and your family all the best, Moose.

Anita

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » 29 Jul 2007, 07:56

Basil Fawlty mentions "lashings of hot screwdriver" at the very end of the FT episode, Waldorf Salad.

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 30 Jul 2007, 10:01

I'm gonna give my dentist a good lashing if she doesn't sort my tooth out once and for all on Thursday.

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