In article ,
Norman Lynagh writes:
snip
The terms "hurricane" and "hurricane force" mean quite different
things.

This may all sound a bit pedantic but on a scientific newsgroup it
makes sense to get the science right :-)

Indeed. Another one for the FAQ, perhaps, since this has come up twice
within about 24 hours?
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Abducted by a French Marquis!
Though loss of honour was a wrench
Just think how it's improved her French. Harry Graham (1874-1936)