Re: Octothorpe (Was: Re: Code page question)

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From: Paul Gilmartin
Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 22:48

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In a recent note, Edward E. Jaffe said:

> Date:         Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:56:13 -0700
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> John R. Ehrman wrote:
> >* hash/pound/sharp/crunch/octothorpe
>
> Every week I learn something new from this list. Thanks, John!
>
The etymology is likely whimsical:

   Linkname: Weird Words: Octothorpe
        URL: http://www.worldwidewords.org/weirdwords/ww-oct1.htm

   Linkname: Octothorpe
        URL: http://www.sigtel.com/tel_tech_octothorpe.html

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