I don't think anyone started a controversy. smile A good question was asked. And good discourse followed.

I think all the answers that were given are good individual interpretations of the term.

Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester

"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."

WS