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Latest post Mon, Aug 6 2007 12:46 PM by Peaceblinkfriend. 2 replies.
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Peaceblinkfriend  +  400663 Sun, 05 Aug 07 02:59 PM
Hi all,


The mistaken impression that till is a clipped form also has a few gray hairs.  People started spelling it with an apostrophe in the 18th century, indicating they believed it to be a shortened form of until.

What does 'a few gray hairs' mean in this sentence?


Thank you.


Best wishes,

PBF
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pieanne  +  400708 Sun, 05 Aug 07 06:09 PM
Is a bit old-fashioned
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Peaceblinkfriend  +  400996 Mon, 06 Aug 07 12:46 PM
Ah. I see. Thank you Pieanne. Smile [:)]


Best wishes,

PBF
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