While or whilst?
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While or whilst?
Which word is correct? Does it depend on context? Or is it a case of choice?
I never make mistakes,just unavoidable errors!
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- Grand Panjandrum
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The American Heritage Dictionary lists it as "Chiefly British," so you're more likely to hear it on your side of The Pond than over here with Tim and KT. BD obviously learnt his English from us Uhmeruhcans, who don't speech none too good according to the Bilious British Curmudgeons.
Do not mock my manner of speech, fair KT, lest I be forced to skewer thee as I'd a brace or two of partidges, to be roasted o'er the coals . . .
Do not mock my manner of speech, fair KT, lest I be forced to skewer thee as I'd a brace or two of partidges, to be roasted o'er the coals . . .
Regards//Larry
"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."
-- Attributed to Richard Henry Lee
"To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them."
-- Attributed to Richard Henry Lee
Sigh, I must totally apologise to you Kate, I haven't, up until now, with your self ever heard anyone but aspiring poets, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote types use this word. I'm sure it's still acceptable usage, I just haven't heard others use it much. In future, since I am surrounded by so much invincible ignorance in my life, I will refrain from making such sweeping statements, maybe. sorry again.I wasn't aware that I was either as I use and would choose the word 'whilst' frequantly, I 'm not sure whether i like being a vapid artsy-type especially the Vapid bit.
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