At 10:06 -0800 2002-01-31, Wm Se·n Glen wrote:
>I concur with Michael, a shamrock, as a symbol for Ireland, is not a
>clover, even though they may be in the same genus. It would be like
>confusing the smiley face for Mr Yuck.
>Although, as a symbol of Éire, I still prefer "Azure, a harp Or,
>strung argent"
>Wm Seán Glen
Hence, the annotation "= shamrock" should be removed from the clubs suit.
-- Michael Everson *** Everson Typography *** http://www.evertype.com
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