Re: plurals etc

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On 06/04/01 at 11:45 AM,
  Morris Krok  said (in so many words):

>(2) 'i' before 'e' except after 'c', e.g.
>field, mischievous, relief    deceive, perceive, receipt
> Note there are exceptions to the above rules.

'i' before 'e' except after 'c' or
when pronounced 'ay' as in
neighbor or weigh.


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