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To: SeekAndFind
I don't know - It's used in aviation all the time such as:

The word "retard" is a reminder to pilots to bring the thrust levers to idle during the landing maneuver, known as the "flare," just prior to touchdown. (computer voice announcement) -

18 posted on 02/06/2010 12:44:06 PM PST by SkyDancer (But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father)
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I am a watchmaker. Countless MILLIONS of older mechanical watches have regulator bars on bridges marked “A” and “R”. They are European terms indicating “Advance” or “RETARD” when regulating the timing of the watch. “Retard” is one of hundreds of words, spelled and pronounced alike that have vastly different meanings in different languages.
The Chevrolet NOVA induced hysterical laughter in some countries where NOVA meant “Won’t run”.


69 posted on 02/06/2010 4:43:48 PM PST by CaptainAmiigaf (NY TIMES: "We print the news as it fits our views")
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