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Riches of English

From Mr N. J. Inkley
The Times
From Mr N. J. Inkley
The Times

Sir, Regarding prefixes in the English language (letter, August 25), the epitome was probably reached by train-spotters 60 years ago. A “Royal Scot” in its original condition was universally referred to as “unrebuilt”.

Yours,

NEIL INKLEY,

6 Knot Lane,

Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4BQ.

August 25.