Grumpy Grammar Grinch Grouses...

[Catrin]

Do you use just "mail" as a verb?

Sure, but the term started out as a noun for an electronic letter. Common useage has changed to allow the use of the term as both noun and verb, but it still catches my ear. "Google" does the same thing when it is used as a verb rather than a reference to a specific search engine. It is interesting to see this useage regardless of the actual choice of search engine.

[SadieKate]

Sure, but the term started out as a noun for an electronic letter. Common useage has changed to allow the use of the term as both noun and verb, but it still catches my ear. "Google" does the same thing when it is used as a verb rather than a reference to a specific search engine. It is interesting to see this useage regardless of the actual choice of search engine.

"Electric" was used as a noun into the last century. Perhaps you'd prefer not to have electrified washing machines, sewing machines, computers, etc.?

Language evolution is a fascinating thing.

[Catrin]

"Electric" was used as a noun into the last century. Perhaps you'd prefer not to have electrified washing machines, sewing machines, computers, etc.?

Language evolution is a fascinating thing.

Yes, you are. Perhaps you'd prefer it if people phoned you instead?

Max

A living language is a wonderful thing, and I never claimed to be consistent with this

[OakLeaf]

"Electric" was used as a noun into the last century.

It's still used as a noun in Ohio. (And for all I know, in other parts of the country as well.)