On Thu, 23 Nov 1995, Jean-Marie Van Dyck wrote: > While relecture of my word I believed that "automn" is a french > word for "fall" Some had correct that ! "Fall" is the American word for "Autumn" in English. ;-) Because the Norman invasion of England (1066) predates the discovery of America by Columbus. Who knows who for sure who got to America before Columbus? Best regards, -- Gordon Scott [log in to unmask] Hampshire, England. [log in to unmask] Beekeeper; Kendo 3rd Dan; Sometime sailor. The Basingstoke Beekeeper (newsletter) [log in to unmask]