Seriously, Dick

Posted by Ed Stansell October 21, 2002In reply to Seriously, Ed. You invented it. posted by Dick Shunery on October 17, 2002

Is usa(d)ge a British spelling? In our unabridged dictionary, I found no alternate spelling for "usage."

I know that we Yanks have our own spelling for some words, stemming from our desire to separate ourselve from the mother country. Perhaps this is one of them.

ES

How should we know?

Look a few inches down the page. See where on October 15, 2002, you were the first known person ever to use the word "usadge"? NOW do you get it?

I was not aware of my typographical error, but I was aware of your pointed remark. To paraphrase Shakespeare, "He speaks poniards."

But, since you are nobody that I should take particular note of, I'll give it no further thought.
ES