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Old October 27th 04, 02:20 PM
Larry Dighera
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It looks like an anglicization of the Spanish.

However, while we're on the subject of spelling:


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Subject: Annual Report Final. "Long"
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:22:17 -0700
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[...]
The 2 washers and spring for the plunger shaft no unusual where
is found! Parts Look Good
[...]


Main Entry:1 where
Pronunciation:*hwer, *hwar, *wer, *war, (*)(h)w*r
Function:adverb
Etymology:Middle English, from Old English hwlr; akin to Old High
German hw*r where, Old English hw* who more at WHO
Date:before 12th century

1 a : at, in, or to what place *where is the house* *where are we
going* b : at, in, or to what situation, position, direction,
circumstances, or respect *where does this plan lead* *where am I
wrong*
2 archaic : HERE, THERE *lo, where it comes again Shakespeare*



Main Entry:2 wear
Function:noun
Date:15th century

1 : the act of wearing : the state of being worn : USE *clothes for
everyday wear*
2 a : clothing or an article of clothing usually of a particular kind;
especially : clothing worn for a special occasion or popular during
a specific period b : FASHION, VOGUE
3 : wearing quality : durability under use
4 : the result of wearing or use : diminution or impairment due to use
*wear-resistant surface*


No don't get me wrong. I am the world's poorest speller, so I have a
lot of experience in misspelling. :-)