Re: FN-FORUM Utterly irrelevant language issue, was Re: IT support helpline
date posted 13th May 2001 12:04
On (12/05/01 20:58), Vendetta Sales and Admin wrote:
> Because that's what it means? Here not hear, I mean. As in "you've
> got agreement here, mate".
Interesting how language changes, innit? It used to mean, roughly,
"Hear what is being said" and/or "I hear you". I'll be unpacking my
OED soon so can check exactly if anyone cares.
Now for a two-minute silence to contemplate the word "wassup".
Ailbhe
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