Anonymous  +  435267 Fri, 26 Oct 07 10:10 PM Hello, there! Please, what's the meaning of: - toffee apple = - firelight = - candlight = - The abbreviation of R.I. P (in tombstones) = And - what's the meaning of -o- in the word "Jack-o-lantern" ? - in "Hope yours is a heap of fun" (referring to Halloween event) is = "I hope you have a Halloween full of fun / that you have lots of fun" ? Thank you very much, Sue   Anonymous Abbreviations

	Clive  +  435287 Fri, 26 Oct 07 11:02 PM Hi, Please, what's the meaning of: - toffee apple = an apple dipped in a sweet liqiud, which then hardens. The apple is placed on a stick, as a handle for eating it. The N. American term, I think, is a candy apple. - firelight =  the light from a fire - candlelight =  the light from a candle - The abbreviation of R.I. P (in tombstones) = rest in peace And - what's the meaning of -o- in the word "Jack-o-lantern" ? of - in "Hope yours is a heap of fun" (referring to Halloween event) is = "I hope you have a Halloween full of fun / that you have lots of fun" ? Yes Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,582 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Abbreviations