BORF
\bˈɔːf], \bˈɔːf], \b_ˈɔː_f]\
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To uncerimoniously disconnect someone from a systemwithout prior warning. BBS Sysops routinely "borf" pestusers by turning off the modem or by hitting the "auto-borf"key sequence.You can also be "borfed" by software dropping carrier due toa bug.The origin of the term is unknown but it has been in use sinceat least 1982.
By Denis Howe
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.