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Re: Introduction (off-side/near-side)

To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Introduction (off-side/near-side)
From: Douglas Frank <frank@zk3.dec.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:00:49 -0500
References: <88.288cdc0.27c08806@aol.com>
> > Why not just use the terminology Right hand and Left hand.
> >  It is the same both sides of the Atlantic.
> 
> AFAIK, Near-side and Off-side are the same on both sides of the Atlantic

I thought "near side" and "off side" came from the 1 HP loonies. 
You always mount on the horse's left side (animal's head to the
left), so your right leg won't tangle up in the saber.  Left=near
& right=off.

Anyhow, MY vote is for "port" and "starboard."

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