On 22/01/06, Vincent Andrade <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -- > > Cheers, > > > > Gabe Menezes. > > London, England > > > Gabe, > > Whats there to Cheer about ..??? > > Vince
RESPONSE: Cheers is a form of salutation, used here in the U.K. not just a word to be merry! http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary Main Entry: 1cheer Pronunciation: 'chir Function: noun Etymology: Middle English chere face, cheer, from Old French, face, from Medieval Latin cara, probably from Greek kara head, face -- more at CEREBRAL 1 a obsolete : FACE b archaic : facial expression 2 : state of mind or heart : SPIRIT <be of good cheer -- Matthew 9:2(Authorized Version)> 3 : lightness of mind and feeling : ANIMATION, GAIETY 4 : hospitable entertainment : WELCOME 5 : food and drink for a feast : FARE 6 : something that gladdens <words of cheer> 7 : a shout of applause or encouragement ....Would you rather, I signed off all the postings....with deep sorrow? -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England
