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    #21
    ...and the present tense of beget is where it gets its 's'.

    Count me as someone else to ignore, by all means.

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      #22
      Originally posted by Snooky View Post
      No it isn't. "begat" is the past tense, singular or plural.

      "Jacob begat Joseph"
      "The parents begat five children"

      The only valid use of "begats" is the plural of the noun form, "begat", which is a genealogical list.


      Ta, I'm bored stiff so I just thought I'd join in by being a pedantic @rse, to fit in with others on the forum. Please feel free to ignore me entirely
      Alright 11/10.
      Pucking fedant
      See You Next Tuesday

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        #23
        Originally posted by simes View Post
        ...and the present tense of beget is where it gets its 's'.
        not according to this?
        Begat dictionary definition | begat defined

        Snooky was right. You're still wrong while trying to be right. Now we're wildly
        This subject is the one thing where the HoL members would beat us all.
        See You Next Tuesday

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          #24
          Originally posted by simes View Post
          ...and the present tense of beget is where it gets its 's'.

          Count me as someone else to ignore, by all means.
          You have 742 better reasons to ignore you.
          'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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