Re: NetSurf 1.0 released (still further OT).

On 26 May 2007 David Holden <black_hole@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


On 26-May-2007, Elaine Jones <elaine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


It's simply an English alternative form - still used quite widely.

......by people who can't spell ?

Someone has to defend David and Elaine. "T'were a dull man that could
spell a word in only one way". :-)

MPro's spare ling chequer is quite happy with "shew", FWIW.

With best wishes,

Peter.

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