Sabre is a proper noun that is the name of a type of sword and as such should always start with upper case "S" and most properly not be corrupted from the original spelling when "borrowed" from the originating language in this case french. Whereas "centre" for instance is a common noun and protocols re the change of spelling are probably not as firmly held.
Semantics and in today's world where proper regard for good language, spelling and sentence construction doesn't seem to matter all that much probably is meaningless to most people.
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PS The nickname for the Sabre in RAAF service was "Sword".
Last edited by eagle 86; 30th May 2008 at 05:17.