English spelling dictionary 2.00.150

[Art Werry]

On Fri, 26 Mar 1999 14:30:41 -0500, John Moore wrote:

>I just used the word "punctuate" in a sentence and
>PMMail suggested I change it to "punctate."  I think we
>have a misspelled word in the dictionary.


punc=FAtate
also punc=FAtat=FAed
1. Having tiny  spots, points, or depressions.[ From Latin p=BFnctum, pr=
ick mark, from neuter past
participle of pungere, to prick; See punctuate] punc=FAta=93tion n.
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