I will point out that Webster also defines Castor as "a wheel or set of wheels
mounted on a swivel frame and used for supporting furniture, trucks and
portable machines". Since the name of these things was derived from the Castor
that we are talking about, I suspect that the spelling is also CASTOR!
Joe
Randall wrote:
>
> Larry :
>
> While I still can't find my OED, Haynes seems to pretty consistently
> spell the angle as 'castor'. I suspect that's the British spelling ...
>
> And according to my Britannica, 'Castor' is the name of the entire
> beaver family, not just the musk.
>
> Then of course, you left out castor oil, castor beans, etc.
>
> And since Triumphs haven't had kingpins since about 1940, perhaps Harry
> isn't the best source to quote on how to spell automotive terms <g>
>
> Randall
>
> LaJoMor@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > And...once and for all, let's get the spelling solved!
> >
> > CASTER-as defined by Webster...the angle that a car's kingpin makes with the
> > vertical. Apply Triumph suspension part descriptions as needed!
> >
> > CASTOR-a pungent, brownish, oily substance secreted by glands in the groin
>of
> > the beaver, used in medicine an perfumery. YUCK....
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