latin vs english plurals

Tue Oct 27 14:09:09 CST 1998

JOSEPH E. LAFERRIERE wrote:

>    I hope this helps. In general, if a word is used by the public,
> use the -s plural. If not, use the Greek or Latin.

In my view, this is sound advice indeed. Simple, mais il fallait y
penser. A lot sounder by all means than the suggestions which reached us
yesterday from the turbulent province of Gallia. Asterix and Obelix were
really mad at me! Never mind.

Cheers,

Jan
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