On Jan 31, 2006, at 12:11 PM, Florian Ebeling wrote:
>> The final `n' in functions such as `mapcan' stands for "nonconsing".
>
> Ok, so the n-prefix (for non-consing) can also appear as a suffix.
> That sounds like a probable explanation. And defun is simply a bit
> inconsistent to the otherwise observed convention to abbreviate
> define as def (defmacro, defclass).
It is just a case of elision I guess. DEFFUN would be a little too
much for the ear.
In any case you want something funky you can always check (shameless
plug :) )
http://common-lisp.net/project/definer
Cheers
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