DA> Uh, Nolan, look up the verb to "vet."
DA> This reminds me of the time I put someone down for claiming
DA> that there was a .38 Special cartridge loaded with a 200
DA> grain bullet. Since even .357 magnums only go to 180
DA> grains, I thought it was ridiculous. But then I looked in
DA> a 1970-something Shooters Bible and saw that there really
DA> was a 200 grain factory loaded .38 special cartridge at one
DA> time.
DA> It means "to examine or appraise expertly."
Wasn't in my dictionary, either, but I'd seen it in usage before. You must
have either an old dictionary or an unabridged one. :-)
Lyle --INTERNET: lyle.knox@iotp.com OR lyle.knox@technoid.com
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