On Nov 22, 3:51 pm, "Mary Fisher" wrote:
"Cat(h)" wrote in message

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It is rather an arcane subject :-)

But interesting. Thanks for that, Mary.

Cat(h) (still learning the English language)

So am I, who was born in England to English parents almost 69 years ago - I
don't believe that anyone will ever know everything about English :-)

Mary

You've a few years up on me: I've only been practicing full time for
about 20 years :-)
But quite apart from the new word, it is just interesting to hear of
that architectural peculiarity. I might be able to recognise it
whenever I see it, and pretend to be awfully knowledgeable :-)

Cat(h)