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Fri, 3 Aug 2001 13:25:30 -0700
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Re: Shell labels
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I believe "leg" comes from the Greek "lego" which means to gather (collect) or
select.

Winston Barney
Fort Worth, Tx

John Wolff wrote:

> More word questions...
>
> What is the best way to indicate the name of the collector on a shell label?
> I have been using "Leg.", but was hard-pressed to explain what it stands
> for when questioned. Could not find it in a dictionary. Is there a better way?
>
>   John Wolff
> 2640 Breezewood Dr.
> Lancaster, PA 17601

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