--- "Ph. D." <phild@...> wrote: > Mark E. Shoulson
wrote:

> >
> > unnamed vs unaimed
> > bookcase vs bookie
> > rat-trap vs ratty
>
>
> Some English speakers just don't get it. All over
> southeastern Michigan, new office buildings are
> given names such as "Green Oaks Officenter."
> The last word is intended to be read as "Office
> Center." Many bank holding companies have
> added "Bancorp" to their names. Again, this is
> intended to be read "Bank Corp."
>
> I find this very annoying.

They do this so they can trademark the new word, not
just to annoy you (:
I myself work in a "beachouse" - and yes the word is
registered.

Andrew Dunbar.

> --Ph. D.
>
>
>

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