Thanks for that fascinating post, gargoyle.I always thought the word came from the French "Haut Bois" meaning "high wood" as did the word "oboe"; but I have to admit I had no reason for this suspicion. Murray
I always thought the word came from the French "Haut Bois" meaning "high wood" as did the word "oboe"; but I have to admit I had no reason for this suspicion.
Murray