Date:    Thu, 12 Feb 1998 12:34:23 -0500
<br>From:    Karen Lubell  lubell[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]NYTIMES.COM 
<br>Subject: canoodle and chum
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<br>I'm looking into two etymologies: the slang "canoodle" (to kiss, hug,
<br>fondle) as well as the fishing term "chum" (cut-up fish that is used as a
<br>lure).  Sources so far have said origin "unknown" or "obscure."  Anyone have
<br>any ideas?
<br>Karen Lubell
<br>Researcher
<br>William Safire's "On Language"
<br>The New York Times
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