On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:37:05 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
Brian Sharrock wrote:
Perhaps you don't get out often enough?
Is a 'computer dictionary' one that explains RAM, ROM,
CPU et.al .. ?

No - simply an electronic version of Collins GEM. But not recent.

Or; is it your computer's dictionary that can't explain the
etymology of [CasEvac] CASualty EVACuation?
'The unit evacuated two civilians' = two civilians 'walked out' with the
unit's assistance.
'Two civilians were casevaced = two civilians were moved on stretchers
(air/ambulance) ~ basically couldn't move without medical assistance.

Ah - it's jargon? Is it in any dictionary yet?

It probably was in 1943.


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..andy