Vladimir Nabokov

NABOKV-L post 0007057, Sat, 9 Nov 2002 09:22:54 -0800

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Query re Signs and symbols.Jams & jam
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----- Original Message -----
From: TA Colquhoun
To: Vladimir Nabokov Forum
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 2:47 AM
Subject: Signs and symbols



This is a small, American vs British English question:

Is what is contained in the ten little jars with fruit 'jelly' (presumably the American sense) given as a birthday present in Signs and Symbols jam in the British sense or is it jelly in the British sense?

Alex Colquhoun
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