strathspey@strathspey.org:44661

Ron Mackey

Re: language influence across the Atlantic

March 13, 2006, 1 a.m. (Message 44661, in reply to message 44658)

> Ditto the term "run-up" (generally as "run-up to the...) meaning the period 
> of time approaching.
> 

	Well, the origin of run-up actually applies to distance more 
than time even though that is what it means today.  It alludes to that 
mysterious game called Cricket.  
The run-up is of vital importance - just ask any bowler.