Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/28

[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]

Subject: RE: [Leica] historical defecation
From: Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 18:12:06 -0700

>The OED word on this one:
>
>The past tense forms 'shit', 'shat', and 'shitted' occur starting in the
>18th century, but 'shit' takes over in the 20th.
>
>The current past participle (20th century) can be either 'shit' or 'shat'.
>
>This thread touches a nerve with me, as I'm currently trying to decide
>whether to purchase the 20-volume print version
>of the OED or a 90mm ASPH Summicron. Looks like the LUG is the place to hang
>out while I decide.
>
>I use the CD-ROM version of the OED daily; I'd probably not use the
>Summicron as much.


i love it: 'shit takes over in the 20th century!' couldn't have put it
better myself.

guy


p.s. have you considered the 3 vol (including supplement) 'compact edition'
of the oed? takes less room than the 20 volume set, and leaves some dough
for the summicron...