On Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:53:26 +0100 Terence <terence.j...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 2 October 2011 18:43, Stephen Powell <zlinux...@wowway.com> wrote: > > > Is "spelt" a typo, Lisi? Or is that the way you spell it? We > > would use "spelled", not "spelt". To us, "spelt" is a grain > > (wheat, rye, spelt, etc.). And to the best of my knowledge, that > > is the only meaning of "spelt" in American English. > > It is a common/accepted usage here, along with the noun you mention. > > Terence > > Another like that is 'learnt', as opposed to 'learned'. Regards, Weaver. -- "In a world without walls and fences, what need have we for Windows or Gates?" -Anon. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/20111003081154.2363ab96.wea...@riseup.net
