Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 06:17:42 10/17/00
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On October 16, 2000 at 21:17:23, Robert Hyatt wrote: >there is no such _number_. as in millions, billions, etc... no "zillions". It >is _slang_ for "lots" or "many". Do you try to be this obtuse on purpose? I >don't think _anybody_ misunderstood what I wrote. Nor would anybody think the >link you posted contradicts websters. They are in perfect agreement. This time I'll agree with you. Zillion is well-known slang for "quite a lot" of something and very difficult to misunderstand. Any dictionary will tell you that, not only Webster :o). It made sense in the given context. Mogens.
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