Andrew Sackville-West wrote: > On Mon, Feb 26, 2007 at 11:47:19AM +0000, Chris Lale wrote: >> Steve Lamb wrote: >> > >> > Given the choice of "Americans" or "Brits" answer these questions. >> > >> >> "Torch" is the shortened form of "electric torch" (provides continuous >> light, not flashes). > > I don't know. When I was growing up, it was hard to find a consumer > flashlight or torch that provided continuous anything other than > frustration. Maybe > randomly-fluctuating-but-generally-dim-portable-light-source is more > in order.
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