Posted by Racer on June 3, 2006, at 16:30:47
In reply to Explanation » B2chica, posted by curtm on June 2, 2006, at 15:51:07
> Well that is a very gray or grey area. Both are acceptable, and as far as I know the only word with two spellings. There are more I'm sure. Maybe Lar could help us with that one. Such a plethora of knowledge is'n't that chap?
Gaol -- Jail
Colour -- Color
Humour -- Humor
Aluminium -- AluminumMy husband and I were talking about that the other day, since I am trying to learn to speak Australian so that we can communicate %^D...
There are a fair few words that changed spelling on their trip across the pond. I can't remember all of them, but that's a good topic for people to join in on. What other words have multiple spellings?
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