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Thread #124681   Message #2757274
Posted By: MGM·Lion
01-Nov-09 - 11:16 AM
Thread Name: BS: American English usages taking over Brit
Subject: RE: BS: American English usages taking over Brit
Thank you, Dave. Here, the word 'pantry' tends to be used for a larger, walk-in, larder. Also, for no reason I can make out, for the private room in a big house in which the butler could relax, or carry out his duties such as cleaning the family silver ['butler's pantry'].