Folks might be interested in the origin of the Franglais term "gentleman."
This actually referred to an obscure type of racing occasionally seen in France. The event was a time trial for couples, with the woman generally drafting behind the man for the whole distance.
Sheldon "Prefers To Trade Off With My Wife, 'Cause She's At Least As
Fast As I Am" Brown
Newtonville, Massachusetts
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