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bleck52 | 17:51 Thu 12th Aug 2004 | Phrases & Sayings
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A muster is a gathering of military personnel for the purpose of inspection. "To pass muster" means to be acceptable and has been used since the 14th Century and is from the old French "moustrer", in turn from the Latin "monstrare" meaning to show, from "monstrum portent", an omen.

20:22 Thu 12th Aug 2004
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Sorry, I thought you said 'Pass the mustard' :-)
09:34 Fri 13th Aug 2004

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