Dick, Carry on and don't worry. this is a serious thread with no unwelcome overtones.As far as I'm concerned, it is proving most instructive. I hope the same applies to the other contributors. Gaelic is not the only challenger to your orthographic expertise, seemingly, Vive la Compagnie! Happy christmas, Annraoi Alice, Maith thú. I'd forgotten that one. I think it just scrapes into my definition. Annraoi