RE: Worster AND OTHER SPELLING BO BO'S

["Andy Dixon" <amdixon@erols.com>]

Depends on which side of the Atlantic you're on. When I moved here I was a
little disappointed that the MOBIL gas stations didn't move.
And thank heavens it's not from the roman Castrati. Ouch!
Andy

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Don Kerr
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 1999 6:12 PM
To: Gernot von Hoegen
Cc: Ian Viles; triumphs list
Subject: Re: Worster AND OTHER SPELLING BO BO'S



'scuse me.......isn't MOBILE spelt with an "E" ?? as in telephone.?

Gernot von Hoegen wrote:
>
> don't want to sound patronizing, but I think you'll find that it
originates
> from castra, roman for castle.
>