Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Words going out of use. DO NOT READ THIS REPLY IF EASILY OFFENDED | |
Posted by: | Robert Fish | |
Date/Time: | 15/09/24 14:39:00 |
When I first moved to London rents were still quoted in guineas. Outside horse-racing circles I haven't heard the word used for over 50 years. I suppose it lapsed after decimalisation in 1971, when we lost the shilling. |