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saigonk t1_j49qkh2 wrote

This is it right here.

It means chalice, or the chalice that the wine for church is in, its slang and when used is considered a curse term, like god dammit, or Jesus Christ!

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heavymetaltshirt t1_j4axx0e wrote

I think that’s right. Lots of Canadian French swears are religious in nature. Like “tabernak!”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_French_profanity

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saigonk t1_j4b3s10 wrote

For sure, don’t say tabernac up north, it’s like screaming the C word in a room full of women.

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AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j4czd9c wrote

My grandfather used to say it when he was really angry and it definitely had an effect on the room lol

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