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Re: What makes an acronym (was: Re: quick question)
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lugnet.off-topic.pun
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Wed, 22 Mar 2000 04:30:11 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.pun, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> Jeff Stembel wrote:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Larry Pieniazek writes:
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> > > Neither diesel nor ohm are acronyms. Both are words formed from the
> > > inventor's or discoverer's name. So while an interesting point, it's not
> > > germane.
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> Ouch, I didn't even see that till you pointed it out. Am I good or what?
I'll go for "or what", Regis. And yes, that is my final answer. :)
Jeff
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> > >
> > Good thing I already have my shillelagh(1) out... *whap!* Bad Pun!!
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> > :)
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> > Jeff
> > [FUPs to .o-t.pun]
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> > 1 - check offtopic.fun
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