row

[Durkin, Andrew R.]

I agree. I've heard and used 'row' in this sense (and pronunciation) all my life, spent in New England and the Midwest.  My father, who was born in 1908, frequently used it, so I doubt it is a neologism or a recent import.  Whatever source claims that it is not used in the US is simply wrong.

ARD



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Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] row

I'm an American too and don't find "row" for argument/spat/fight at all 
unusual . . .  must be regional usage (or not) . . .
HH


Paul B. Gallagher wrote:
> augerot wrote:
>
>> All my dictionaries include "row" derived from "rouse" as a dispute
>> or disturbance, noise or clamor. Who says we can't use it in American
>> English?
>
> My dictionaries, like yours, are full of words nobody knows and nobody 
> uses; that's what they're for -- to inform users about unfamiliar 
> words. A British dictionary will certainly list "truck," and 
> "eggplant," too, but in the real world they call them "lorries" and 
> "aubergines."
>
> You can use "row" in America if you like, but you should know that 99% 
> of the public will either misunderstand you or be completely at a loss.
>
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