Why Moggy?
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Does this throw any light on the subject ?
How did the name "Moggie" come about? One theory holds that it comes from old English dialect, where "Moggie" was used to designate a loose woman or prostitute. It is thought that this name was given to cats because they mate repeatedly with different males when they are in season.
That was taken from -
http://www.geoff.clarke.btinternet.co.u ... cts_10.htm
This should get ever one talking.
James.
How did the name "Moggie" come about? One theory holds that it comes from old English dialect, where "Moggie" was used to designate a loose woman or prostitute. It is thought that this name was given to cats because they mate repeatedly with different males when they are in season.
That was taken from -
http://www.geoff.clarke.btinternet.co.u ... cts_10.htm
This should get ever one talking.
James.
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James, sorry to disappoint but my Moggy definitely isn't a car of loose morals as I got her for free One the other hand she does demand expensive presents like wings and things
Chief, is that a cat driving or Moggy or a cat being driven like a car? (What goes Meeeeoooowwwmm past you at 100mph, a turbo cat ). I knew the family insanity would surface sooner or later
So far I'm going with Chief's explaination but that's just family solidarity
Chief, is that a cat driving or Moggy or a cat being driven like a car? (What goes Meeeeoooowwwmm past you at 100mph, a turbo cat ). I knew the family insanity would surface sooner or later
So far I'm going with Chief's explaination but that's just family solidarity
Philip, Lynda and the cars.
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Les you are correct the agreed understanding of MOWOG is that it stands for MOrris,WOlsley,mG.Well I think it has something to do with the letters you see on a lot of genuine parts MOWOG
It can also be interpreted as Morris Wolsley Garages as MG as we all know stands for Morris Garages.
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Kevin
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I've heard quite a few people (and me) shortening Morris to 'Morry' as in "Nothing Could be finer, than a Morry Minor".
'Morry' could then have been bent to 'Moggy'.
'Morry' could then have been bent to 'Moggy'.
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They're all called Morrys out here (well, thats the nice thing we call them).
Our club even sells "Keep on Morry'n" stickers.
I had 2 on my van, the 2nd I changed to "Keep on Worry'n".
Our club even sells "Keep on Morry'n" stickers.
I had 2 on my van, the 2nd I changed to "Keep on Worry'n".
Scott
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