Tuesday, November 15, 2005
When Is a Stone Not a Stone?
Why, when it's 14 pounds, of course, as my British friends and readers know full well. Which means I weigh 13 stone 11 pounds, or 13st 11lb. So what does this have to do with grammar? Two things. If you are an American writing a piece of work with a Brit as a character, you need to know that your... Sign in to see full entry.
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