[Xenalyte]

I know - I was actually buttressing a point you made in an earlier post. Not a very good buttress job, as it turns out.

(But it sure is fun to say "buttress." Try it.)

[CSM]

I had to look it up, but I thank you. Now, for the fun part: Main Entry: 1but·tress Pronunciation: 'b&-tr&s Function: noun Etymology: Middle English butres, from Middle French bouterez, from Old French boterez, from boter -- more at BUTT Date: 14th century 1 : a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building 2 : something that resembles a buttress: as a : a projecting part of a mountain or hill b : a horny protuberance on a horse's hoof at the heel -- see HOOF illustration c : the broadened base of a tree trunk or a thickened vertical part of it 3 : something that supports or strengthens