21 Dec
2003
21 Dec
'03
11:36 p.m.
At 02:26 PM 12/21/03 -0800, John W. wrote:
Well, for a start off, this guy can tackle the publishers of Webster's. I think that the first definition is very applicable! ---------------------------------------------------- Hypertext Webster Gateway <<blivot>>
From Jargon File (4.3.0, 30 APR 2001) (jargon)
blivet /bliv'*t/ n. [allegedly from a World War II military term meaning "ten pounds of manure in a five-pound bag"] ..... <other definitions snipped>
The spelling that appeared in the FOTD was 'blivot'. The definitions in the dictionary are for the spelling 'blivet'. Though both spellings are pronounced the same, I wonder whether they really can be considered the same word. The FOTD for Dec 22 will appear on schedule. Jim M.