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Call me dumb, but whenever I read news that the pope has been installed, visions of a destination drive and a completion bar flash in my head.
Blasphemy no doubt.
A quick check with the OED reveals that the top use of install is supposed to be:
To invest with an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat, as the choir-stall of a canon in a cathedral, or that of a Knight of the Garter or Bath in the chapel of his order, the throne of a bishop, etc. Hence, To instate in an office, rank, etc. with the customary ceremonies or formalities. Often with complemental extension. [OED Online]
Right. This is why I doubt that OED is The Definitive Record of the English Language, if there is such a thing in the first place.
Blasphemy no doubt.
A quick check with the OED reveals that the top use of install is supposed to be:
To invest with an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat, as the choir-stall of a canon in a cathedral, or that of a Knight of the Garter or Bath in the chapel of his order, the throne of a bishop, etc. Hence, To instate in an office, rank, etc. with the customary ceremonies or formalities. Often with complemental extension. [OED Online]
Right. This is why I doubt that OED is The Definitive Record of the English Language, if there is such a thing in the first place.
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How u got into OED, thought have to pay? Still prefer Longman heh.
NUS handles the subscription to OED, so I'm using it until I graduate. Must make the most of my school fees. squeeze them dry dry.
(Just in case, you think they will slip me pass the pearly gates for the fact that I attended CJC for 1year&9months? :D)
Hmm, is it applicable to all NUS students? My bro's entering soon, so maybe I will be able to use it too? Woohoo!
CJC is the JC with the highest pregnancy rate? Or is that abortion? Heh heh heh. Don't think the Pope will approve..
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