[lace-chat] Origin of a word

2008-06-12 Thread Jean Nathan

Can't find David's original email, but is this one?

locomotive (a steam train)

Jean in Poole, Dorset, UK

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[lace-chat] Origin of a word

2008-06-12 Thread Jane Partridge
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Jean Nathan
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locomotive (a steam train)

You can also have diesel and electric locomotives, Jean - locomotive
refers to the engine, not the fuel that powers it!
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Jane Partridge

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