----- Original Message ----- From: "Julia Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 5:27 PM Subject: Re: Frex
> Jean-Marc Chaton wrote: > > > > * Julia Thompson [Sun, 30/03/2003 at 11:33 -0600] > > > Jean-Marc Chaton wrote: > > > > > > > > * Julia Thompson [Sat, 29/03/2003 at 12:58 -0600] > > > > > Frex, > > > > > > > > Sorry to look dumb here. I was wondering what "frex" meant. In > > > > formulating the question, I had the guess it may be 'for example'. Is > > > > that right ? > > > > > > Yes. And you don't look dumb for asking, especially since your guess was > > > right on. :) > > > > Is it brin-l only as I don't recall seeing it elsewhere or something > > widthspreading at the momment ? > > I think I picked it up here, I think, and I've had it questioned in a > couple of other places, with everyone satisfied with the explanation. > (Although I have been careful not to use it in e-mail to my mother....) > Its pretty much everywhere and I remember seeing "frex" long before I joined Brin-L. I imagine its around a decade old at least. xponent Frex Maru rob There are places I'll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I've loved them all _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l