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Old 2nd Jul 2011, 20:51
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I see no apostrophic abuse in the usage of weren't. It has been an acceptable form of 'were not' since 1691, I understand.

An officers' vegetable, however, is incorrect. Either An Officer's vegetable or Officers' vegetables.

Take first.....
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