Hi folks: Isn't this also a largely British vs. American usage issue? Sort like "hospital" and "university." Cheers, Peter Peter A. Sokolowski Associate Editor Merriam-Webster, Inc. 47 Federal Street Springfield, MA 01102 Phone: (413) 734-3134 E-mail: psokolowski at Merriam-Webster.com Visit us online at http://www.Merriam-Webster.com