From: "bob blake", [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The egg is received with thanks, but not yet cracked.
I am still unable to find any reference to Proofing or Proofed in the OED,
it may be that my edition is earlier than yours, so will accept that there
is an entry under Proof Sheet / etching.
From: andrew, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RORG had nothing to do with small arms manufacture as far as I am aware.
When Enfield was closed manufacture of small arms was transferred to RO
Nottingham, including the manufacture of HK products under license. As
a result of Royal Ordnance being taken
From: "E.J. Totty", [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dare I ask, what has the American Heritage Dictionary got to do with the
English language? I would consider the custodian of the English language to
be the Oxford English Dictionary.
Bob
Steve, Bob,
Bob: Toss an egg in my
From: "Jim Franklin", [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Having been involved in the ordnance and ammo business for over 30 years, I
can state unequivocally that "Proof, proofing and proofed" were and still
are part of common usage among the professionals.
I wrote and approved specifications for a
From: "E.J. Totty", [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I agree with Steve.
An inspection of the Oxford Dictionary will confirm that there are no such
words as proofed or proofing. An item is sent for "proof" (ie proof of its
integrity), when done it said to be "proved" (ie its integrity has been
From: "bob blake", [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I agree with Steve.
An inspection of the Oxford Dictionary will confirm that there are no such
words as proofed or proofing. An item is sent for "proof" (ie proof of its
integrity), when done it said to be "proved" (ie its integrity has been
