Re: Lifespan crisis hits supersize America

From: Roman Bystrianyk (rbystrianyk_at_gmail.com)
Date: 09/21/04 

Date: 21 Sep 2004 16:07:50 -0700

"Gymmy Bob" <nospamming@bite.me> wrote in message news:<KcidneYun-AE8s3cRVn-pQ@golden.net>...
> "Irregardless" is not an English word. Is has no meaning.

Merriam-Webster
ir·re·gard·less
adverb
Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th
century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the
attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently
repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is
such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although
it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has
not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general
acceptance. Use regardless instead.

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