Quoting mikeross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I don't know the exact derivation of the word "yank", but I find it > endearing. It reminds me of my dad's generation of WWII veterans. They > were always called "yanks", and never took offence. > > Do Brits take offence to the term "limeys" (not sure of spelling)?
Generally no, though depending on the tone/context (as with all things I guess) I'm sure I used to know where that term came from... *** http://www.team.net/the-local *** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool *** http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo *** Archives at http://www.team.net/archive *** Edit your replies!
