On 06 March 2003, 09:00, Mark Partous wrote: > According to Webster's the plural is viruses. The Oxford Illustrated > does not mention a plural form. ~~~
Oxford Reference Shelf, Science volume (circa 1999) repeatedly uses "viruses" as the plural. So, lexicographers on both sides of the pond appear to agree. HTH, -- Geoff Lane Cornwall, UK -- Using The Bat! v1.62i on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 1 UK and USA, two countries divided by a common language ________________________________________________ Current version is 1.62 | "Using TBUDL" information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
