[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: British Language (was: Release date?)

[Janette]

Sandra wrote:
When I first read in one of the books about a
"jumper", I thought "What the heck are the boys doing
wearing jumpers?"  In America, a jumper (as in
clothing) is a skirt with a bibbed front and
suspenders.

montims:
there's another thing - suspenders in the UK are used to hold up stockings -
I think you mean braces!  lol.

Sandra wrote:

One of my favorite things in reading the books is the
new terminology JKR comes up with in regards to the
wizarding world ... especially when it is something
that is close to what is in the mortal world.  I love
the word "Sugar Quills" and the "Wizarding Wireless
Network" for the radio station.

montims:
my favourite - spellotape.  But I think you don't have Sellotape in
America?  Scotch tape doesn't correspond...


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