On 17 April 2011 21:19, PMA <PeterArmstrong@aya.yale.edu> wrote: > Dear List, > > My cat, much enjoying this thread, would like to know: > "What please, referencing particular persons, is a 'git'?" Tell it to have a look at http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=git It's a predominately British insult. Jonathan -- Jonathan Matthews London, UK http://www.jpluscplusm.com/contact.html