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Re: Twain & Bill Nye at a seance ?
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Ioram Melcer <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Sat, 27 Jan 1996 19:05:25 +0200
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Hi Barb,

According to the OED, both meanings existed in the 19th century, but the
usage of the word 'seance' to denote 'a meeting' is to be found mainly in
the US ('meeting or discussion').

Best regards,

Ioram

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