From: Robert Owen (rowen@technologist.com)
Date: Sat Dec 18 1999 - 16:11:16 MST
Harvey Newstrom wrote:
> I think Gina quoted Bob as saying,
> > >As recompense, I will supply you with arguably the shortest word in the
> English
> > >Language: "Aa", meaning a sort of cindery lava. I have Helga Williams to
> thank
> > >for this one,
>
> The article "a", the pronoun "I", and the exclamation "O" are shorter words.
This whimsical thread began very early this morning, and then I
wrote to the effect that Helga meant "noun". My apologies.
Bob
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