Jackson6612  +  451633 Mon, 10 Dec 07 01:37 PM 1commercial 4): b (1): being of an average or inferior quality <commercial oxalic acid> <show-quality versus commercial cattle> [M-W's Col. Dic.] What does the phrase ''show-quality versus commercial cattle'' mean? Jackson6612 Joined on Wed, Dec 27 2006 Senior Member 3,688 It’s a difficult question for any man to answer… Whether to follow his dreams no matter what… Or to give in slowly and let life lead you where it will.

	Yankee  +  451666 Mon, 10 Dec 07 02:33 PM I suppose there must be shows similar to dog shows, but for cattle.  Such shows would feature the best cattle, not average or inferior cattle.  Therefore, in the context "show-quality versus commercial cattle" refers to the best cattle as opposed to average or inferior cattle. Yankee Joined on Sat, Apr 15 2006 Connecticut, USA Veteran Member 6,500 Amy "You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain