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Ect., ect., ect.

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Esspee Fri 31-Dec-21 12:56:16

If I see even one more ect. on Gransnet I am going to have to comment. I know that “as long as the meaning is clear” is the usual standard but ect. is like chalk screeching on a blackboard to me.
Does it drive you crazy or is it just me?

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Germanshepherdsmum Tue 04-Jan-22 17:17:45

I just wish fewer of them would do it, or at least less frequently.

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Witzend Wed 05-Jan-22 13:48:41

Another word whose meaning has changed since Jane Austen’s time is ‘vicious’. It evidently used to mean ‘given to vices’ such as heavy drinking and gambling.

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Ali08 Sun 23-Jan-22 02:01:21

Calistemon,
That is brilliant! Had me laughing out loud.
Yes, I'm with you, Esspee, it is VERY annoying!

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