Re: [DML] Shills and "cheapie" dictionaries

From: James Espey <james@xxxx>
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:07:26 -0500

Webster, Shmebster...from Ted's Tome of Twentieth Century Terms

shill (shl) Slang n.

One who poses as a satisfied customer, whether true or not, in order to boost sales or promote an enterprise.

I guess that's what I get for using a "cheapie" dictionary. :-)

No malice intended, BTW.

James

Websters Says:

shill (shl) Slang n.

One who poses as a satisfied customer or an enthusiastic gambler to dupe
bystanders into participating in a swindle.

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- Re: [DML] Aftermarket Angle Drive Replacement ?
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- Shills (was: Aftermarket Angle Drive Replacement?)
  - From: James Espey
- Re: [DML] Shills (was: Aftermarket Angle Drive Replacement?)
  - From: Marc A Levy

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