In a message dated 1/26/05 3:29:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
standardtriumph@btinternet.com writes:
<< describes 'spares' as "noun. plural. A collection of items that are surplus
to requirements"
This begs the question of why anyone would want to buy something they didn't
want? >>
Even worse is the common usage of "spares" for parts that are sold with a
race car. These are typically parts too bent/worn to install on the car but
are
not thrown away and listed as the "spares package". Why would someone keep
something they didn't want to use? :+)
Harold
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