Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

Re: Codename Pike

Author:Eric Kidd
Posted:12/19/1999; 8:03:13 AM
Topic:Codename Pike
Msg #:13718 (In response to 13702)
Prev/Next:13717 / 13719

(My e-mail address is now eric.kidd@pobox.com.)

A pike is a sharp, pointed hill.

A pike is also a long, pointed staff used by foot soldiers against cavalry. To make a pike: chop down a small tree and make a nine foot pole. Sharpen it. To use a pike: Get together with a few score friends. Stick the butt of your pike in the ground and aim the pointy end at a charging horse. Messy but effective.

A pike is also a fish.

A piker is "a person regarded as petty or stingy".

Cheers,
Eric

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