CANCELPOODLE
\kˈansɪlpˌuːdə͡l], \kˈansɪlpˌuːdəl], \k_ˈa_n_s_ɪ_l_p_ˌuː_d_əl]\
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(Or Cancelbunny) A manifestation of theCancelmoose in the form of a more selective (and probablynot automated) way to cancel Usenet articles.The term became common during the alt.religion.scientologywars of the mid-90s, during which Cancelpoodles were used.The "poodle" part is an allusion to one of the partiesobliquely involved in the fray, who an earlier well-knownwitticism had compared to "a psychotic poodle".
By Denis Howe
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premonstratensians
- Regular instituted 1120, St. Norbert (whence Norbertines), at Premonstratum [L. , pointed out, it was said, by the Virgin], in Picardy. They were also called White Canons, from colour of their dress.