Andrew H. Carter wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 21:06:04 -0600, "jmcquown"
> > scribbled some thoughts:
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>>ea. isn't a contraction, it's an abbreviation for "each". As a netcop, I
>>figured you warranted a warning
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> Technically: yes, loosely: no, a contraction is the
> shortening of a word by omission of a sound "ch" or letter.
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Then it would be spelled "ea'". :-)

--Charlene

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And that is why your Cousin May
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