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just_cyd ([personal profile] just_cyd) wrote2002-06-17 10:47 pm

amateur linguist

i'm currently reading a book called Second Thyme Around, which was written by a british author ... i can tell this based on the spelling and language used. things like "honour," "realised," "knickers" for underwear, etc. one thing i haven't yet figured out is what type of clothing "jumper" is in brit-speak. i know what a jumper is here in the states ... i wear them all the time. the usage doesn't give me much help ... i'm guessing it's a button-up or other shirt, and not a dress. I wonder if [livejournal.com profile] zuzijo can help??

[identity profile] lesliepear.livejournal.com 2002-06-18 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
I believe a jumper is a sweater in british.