Re: [PRODIG] OT @

[David Tingey]

Hello Aitor,

Interesting question! I found this:

http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/aboutsymbols/atsign

which says:

What is the origin of the @ sign?

What is the origin of the @ sign, and does it have a proper name?

This sign originated as a scribe's quick way of writing the Latin word ad, especially in lists of prices of commodities. It is usually known as `the at sign' or `the at symbol', which is good enough for most people. It is sometimes called `commercial a', and occasionally by the French name arrobe or arroba. It has acquired various nicknames in other languages, but none has so far caught on in English.

So it seems you can call it an Arroba if you want - just that very few others will know what you're talking about!

Cheers,
David

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