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Old 06-11-2015, 12:35 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by knc1 View Post
Well, even in speech it is hard to hear the capialization when speaking of the nationality (in English anyway).
But when being written on a forum - all bets are off - pick from context.
Off topic, but in English, the word "Polish" used to describe the language spoken in Poland (or someone from Poland) is pronounced with a long o, and the word "polish" meaning "to make shiny" or "to finish" is pronounced with a short o.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polish

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polish
verb pol·ish \ˈpä-lish\

: to make (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it

: to improve (something) : to make (something) better than it was before

: to put nail polish on (a fingernail or toenail)

Full Definition of POLISH
transitive verb
1
: to make smooth and glossy usually by friction : burnish
2
: to smooth, soften, or refine in manners or condition
3
: to bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state : perfect
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Polish
adjective Pol·ish \ˈpō-lish\
Definition of POLISH
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Poland, the Poles, or Polish


: the language of Poland

the Polish : the people of Poland
Now back to the discussion of the Calibre tool.

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