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Re: OT: while vs whilst
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Wirt Atmar <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:08:42 EDT
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Guy wires:

> Please forgive me for the OT but I was curious and found the answer
>  to this question. To those of us non-Bristish english speaking folks
>  who have wondered, here is the answer:
>
>  http://www.quinion.com/words/qa/qa-whi2.htm

The use of "whilst" is just another characteristic of British intelligence.
They're certain that it means something. We, of course, don't use the term, a
sure sign that American intelligence is lacking.

Wirt Atmar

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