On Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:53:26 +0100 Terence <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 2 October 2011 18:43, Stephen Powell <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Is "spelt" a typo, Lisi? Or is that the way you spell it? We > > would use "spelled", not "spelt". To us, "spelt" is a grain > > (wheat, rye, spelt, etc.). And to the best of my knowledge, that > > is the only meaning of "spelt" in American English. > > It is a common/accepted usage here, along with the noun you mention. > > Terence > > Another like that is 'learnt', as opposed to 'learned'. Regards, Weaver. -- "In a world without walls and fences, what need have we for Windows or Gates?" -Anon. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
