I was already corrected on that error.  See USMA 30018

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      3 entries found for caboodle.
            ca�boo�dle    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (k-bdl)
            n. Informal
              1.. The lot, group, or bunch: donated the whole caboodle.
              2.. A crowd or collection of people.


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            [Alteration of boodle.]

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      caboodle

      \Ca*boo"dle\, n. The whole collection; the entire quantity or
number; -- usually in the phrase the whole caboodle. [Slang,
U.S.] --Bartlett.


            Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, � 1996, 1998
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      caboodle

      n : any collection in its entirety; "she bought the whole caboodle"
[syn: bunch, lot]


            Source: WordNet � 1.6, � 1997 Princeton University



Euric


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Potts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, 2004-05-31 14:30
Subject: [USMA:30027] RE: the metric system and jokes


> Euric wrote:
> >I doubt most people who use this expression know or care to know
> >the history
> >behind it.  If were really want to take the FFU out of some expressions,
we
> >can use sayings that mean the same thing but with no reference to any
> >measurement units.  In this case, we can use the expression "the whole
> >kitten kaboodle".
>
> In general, I try to use unitless expressions. However, that's the first
> time I've seen "the whole kitten kaboodle." Maybe that's because it is, in
> fact, "the whole kit and caboodle."  <g>
>
> Tip: Do a Google search for caboodle.
>
> Bill Potts, CMS
> Roseville, CA
> http://metric1.org [SI Navigator]
>
>

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