Really? I haven't heard that one. Can I find the British definition of "root" in a dictionary somewhere (so as to spare those present the embarrassment of explaining)?
--- Bob Bridges, robhbrid...@gmail.com, cell 336 382-7313 /* Religion is the last stronghold of freedom. When the state forces the church to surrender, its victory will be complete. Of course it will insist that it respects "the separation of church and state" -- as defined by the state....If the state can define golf and Scouting, why should it leave defining Catholicism and Judaism to priests and rabbis? This isn't a prophecy. It's a simple extrapolation from experience, and we'll have no right to be surprised when it comes to pass. -Joseph Sobran, 2001-07-05 */ -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Charles Mills Sent: Sunday, May 9, 2021 23:18 It is indeed odd. We pronounce it both ways. Indeed, we say "root" 66. But "I took a different 'rout' across town." Further, here we root for our favorite sports teams. My understanding is that in England, rooting is not something one does in polite company. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
