Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Mint & Virginity by 3 Definitions
From: Colin <colinmi@fast.net>
Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 16:32:03 -0400
 
David Morton wrote:
 
> If we look up the definition of "in mint condition" in the OED we find
> they define it "as new". In other words you can't have mint+.
> 
> If it comes to a fight between the LHSA/LIPG/SB and the OED, I know which
> side I'm on...

I'm with you there.  Hopefully the next edition won't have a revised
definition. 

Colin