Re: [NTLK] OT: Whence "genitive s" (='s)? (Was: AUGUST UPDATE)

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>p.s. as long as we're on the topic of Correct English (tm), I believe that
>"whence" can only mean "from where", and not "to where". Perhaps "whither"
>is more in line with what you were looking for?

Yes, you're right. Would it help if I tried to give an excuse and say
that that's not exactly a word that's taught regularly at American
schools? ;-)

Chris Searles

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