Hello Dierk,

Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 4:13:49 AM, you wrote:

DH> Hello Jan!

DH> On Monday, April 8, 2002 at 4:32:56 PM you wrote:

>>   Oh, I don't know if "rootle" means anything rude anywhere
>>   else in the world -- I really wouldn't worry about it.

DH> Not according to the *New Oxford English Dictionary*; it would be
DH> rather an idiosyncratic use of the word.

Gosh, I had no idea a word could be so interesting. While this is
getting rather OT I have been interested in the ensuing discussion.
Thank you to all those who have taken part. Now, what was the original
question I asked anyway??? Oh darn! It must be the cold this morning -
we're heading into winter in the deep south of New Zealand. Anyway,
I've enjoyed it immensely. Thanks all.

Peter Ballantyne in New Zealand.


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