false negatives

Joan H. Hall jdhall at WISC.EDU
Mon Jul 23 14:59:31 UTC 2007


Of these [=false negatives], "so don't I" is the clearest example with a geographical restriction.

Compare the Midland "I don't care," in response to an invitation or request, which actually means 'Yes, please.' It's in DARE Volume I at "care" B1.

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