Re: irregularities

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>Is the spelling "spelt" out-dated? That's the one we learn in English
classes in
>France! We also learn that "spelled" can be found, but must be considered
>incorrect in formal writing! What's up with it then?
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Nothing at all, I think it *may* be American spelling. I always have
used "spelt" and I think that's the way it is *spelt* over here in
Australia.

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