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okwithmydecay@leminal.space to London@feddit.ukEnglish · 7 days ago

London has become a ‘two-tier' city for 'the wealthy and cosseted’, says Ian Rankin

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London has become a ‘two-tier' city for 'the wealthy and cosseted’, says Ian Rankin

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okwithmydecay@leminal.space to London@feddit.ukEnglish · 7 days ago
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The crime writer says empty luxury flats, supercars and seasonal residents have transformed the city
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  • Kyrias@lemmy.ca
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    TIL that poor people haven’t existed until 2026.

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    What is cosseted?

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      Cosseted means to be treated with great or excessive care, often implying pampering or indulgence. It can refer to someone who is spoiled or overly cared for.

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        I learned a new word! I thought it was “closeted” and I was like “I get it, gay people are wealthy”. Well, is that even remotely true? I thought. No probably not! So what the heck do they mean?

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          You learned two words in one! It comes from a 16th century word “cosset” which was a pet lamb raised by hand.

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            Darn!

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              no, that’s when you live in London and a poor person repairs damaged clothing for you

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