Lincoln ??

From: J. Forster (jfor@quik.com)
Date: Sat Jan 12 2002 - 08:51:57 PST


> > PPS Anyone know where the term OK orginated? Just curious.
> >
> OH!
> Your very own Abe Lincoln, he wasn't too hot on writing and spelling. Approved
> govt documents were signed OK as shorthand for "Orl Korrect".
>
> Richard
> Southampton - England

The same Lincoln who wrote the Gettysburg Address? I doubt it. I've heard it was
an army general, likely someone who pronounces 'all' as 'oil'.

-John



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