Blighty

From: Peter Sinclair (Peter@LIMEDENE.DEMON.CO.UK)
Date: Thu Apr 15 1999 - 19:24:19 PDT

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I wonder whether anyone can identify the origin of the word "Blighty"
as used by the men/women in the British Forces during WWII when
referring to  "home" in the UK.

Regards-Peter S

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