Klarinet Archive - Posting 000415.txt from 1995/08

From: John Baetens <JSBtens@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Hello from a nail varnish wearer.
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 1995 01:22:37 -0400

Frances' comments about nail varnish made me realize a strange fact about
usage of the English language. While Americans refer to nail 'polish' and
the
British refer to nail 'varnish', it is actually neither, unless you are
referring to
the clear stuff.

It is actually nail paint.

John Baetens
So What?