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- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 22:44:09 EST
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- From: Tony Harminc <EL406045@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU>
- Subject: Re: Thanks for the words
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- Posted on 27 Jan 1993 at 06:27:57 by Natalie Maynor
-
- > It's well known that Brits and (apparently) Aussies think
- >that jumpers are sweaters, whereas we in the U.S. know that jumpers are
- >dresses worn over jerseys or blouses. (I'm not sure about Canadian use
- >of the term. Tony? Peter?)
-
- In passing I should mention that I think this is a "women's word", i.e.
- I would not use it even though I recognize it.
-
- I grew up with the English usage, but my parents were English (a famous
- Olde Englishe name is Harminc), so it doesn't count. Is US jumper related
- to US jump suit ? And where does jump suit come from
- but it's for jumping out of planes in. The female outfit is similarly
- constructed, but most wearers don't jump in them.
-
- Tony H.
-