> I had an American writer friend who always picked me up on 'whilst',
> preferring 'while', and 'among' for 'amongst'. Interesting. He changed my
> use of those words forever. I don't say I never use the 'st' form, but
each
> time I do I try it both ways to see which is best.
>
> Andrew
That's interesting, Andrew. I don't think I'd ever (naturally) say "whilst"
for "while" or "amongst" for "among".
I wonder whether this distinction is English/Scots as well as USA/UK?
"Amongst School Children", anyone?
Robin
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