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After all, the meaning is what is important and there are cultural
differences between the two. When I ask for a rubber at a shop I don't
expect to be handed a packet of condoms when I need an "eraser".

cheers
Peter


Then simply ask for an eraser, if that's what you want.


\Because every school kid here and in the UK knows them as rubbers
 
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