Snape and Hygiene ( abit ot)

[bob.mornington at wanadoo.fr]

No: HPFGUIDX 11462

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Denise R" <gypsycaine at y...> wrote:
> Snape's hair always amused me, if that's the proper term, because I 
can't
> help but think we share the same hair.
> 
> Since stopping breastfeeding in Jan 99, my hair went from normal to
> Valvoline Car center.  Hours after washing, even with a shampoo 
guaranteed
> to dry out my scalp (Dr. Bonners), I am still getting flat, limp 
hair that
> looks shiny (greasy).
> 
> I am a very clean person.  (aka take baths alot!)
> 
> My question would be, what exactly is the definition of sallow?  
Pale, with
> areas that resemble bruises?  Olive toned paleness?  ????
> 

>From my Shorter Oxford English Dictionary :
sallow 
 a.[OE salo = MDu. salu, saluwe discoloured, dirty, OHG salo dark-
coloured (G dial. sal), ON solr yellow, f. Gmc.] 

Of a person or the complexion: having an unhealthy yellow or pale 
brown colour.