Gunner wrote:

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 02:26:15 -0800, "PrecisionMachinisT"
wrote:


"Gunner" wrote in message
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On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 01:27:43 +0000, Guido wrote:


PrecisionMachinisT wrote:


...LOL...

Appears theres quite a few blogs out there where you copied that one
from--doubtless most of em say its TRUE so it MUST be, eh???



http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

--not worth my time and effort to argue over a number of carefully

selected

( and out of context ) writings from the period in attempt to show that
"well regulated" didn't apply equally to government.


It's a direct cut&paste from the OED up until

The phrase "well-regulated" was in common use

which is some blogger's commentary. The 1927 OED has no
definition but just lists the usages. Perhaps the latest
version lists more. However, you should consider that this a
combination word so you have to look at 'Regulated'.

Governed by rule, properly controlled, or directed,
adjusted to some standard, etc
Also freq. in combs. as badly-, ill-, well-

Of troops: properly disciplined.


Dates please?

http://www.singlesites.com/Gay_Dating.htm


This has what, exactly to do with the fact you are in denial about the
changing language?


Er. the language hasn't really changed on this. 'Regulated'
still means regulated, which is the participial adjective of
'Regulate':

To control, govern, or direct by rule, or regulation;
to subject to guidance or restriction; to adapt to
circumstances or surroundings.
refs from 1630