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Anonymous Posted 21 years ago
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"His name is Rodric, after his grandfather."
Is this use of 'after' British usage? If so,
what is the American equivalent?
Thank you.
Is this use of 'after' British usage? If so,
what is the American equivalent?
Thank you.
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" Is this use of 'after' British usage? If so, what is the American equivalent? As a Canadian, I normally hear 'He's named after his grandfather'.
- " Is this use of 'after' British usage?
- If so, what is the American equivalent?
- As a Canadian, I normally hear 'He's named after his grandfather'.
- To me, your version seems old-fashioned.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
"His name is Rodric, after his grandfather."
Is this use of 'after' British usage? If so, what is the American equivalent?
As a Canadian, I normally hear 'He's named after his grandfather'.
To me, your version seems old-fashioned.
"His name is Rodric, after his grandfather."
Is this use of 'after' British usage? If so, what is the American equivalent?
As a Canadian, I normally hear 'He's named after his grandfather'.
To me, your version seems old-fashioned.
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