Spleen, 'English disease' :-)

[Tamara]

Hi

I'm quite surprised to find in my translation system (multitran.ru) for spleen the note (an equivalent) 'English disease'. :shock:

Moreover, being asked for 'English disease' :) it gives three quite different ones :) Including what I mean, among others. :)

Anyway, I’m not an English woman and would like to keep my own rights to have my own autumn spleen.
:) :(
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[Alan]

Hi Tamara,

I think 'spleen' sounds a bit medical to me. I'd be happier with 'low spirits' or even 'gloom'.

Alan
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[Yankee]

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To be perfectly honest, the only way I'd ever consider using the word spleen is to talk about a particular organ in the body. (I guess it must not be an American disease... ) 8)
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[Tamara]

Thank you. I'll also try to become a bit happier with 'low spirits' or even 'gloom'.
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