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[Amy Z]

> Sandy, reflecting how unfair it is that "curmudgeon" refers only to 
> men and us females of the species get stuck with the term "b*tch."

Take heart!  Here at HPfGU, the quintessential curmudgeon is 
Joywitch, full name Joywitch M. Curmudgeon.  And although the net 
admits a lot of gender-bending, I've met her and can attest to the 
fact that she's female.

Amy Z