Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>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...