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The Origin Of "ok"?

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28-Jan-2006, 14:17

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The Origin Of "ok"?

Hello,

I would like to know the origin of "OK".

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Re: The Origin Of "ok"?

Try here: http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexper...ins/ok?view=uk

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Thank you for the link; it was helpful.

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Re: The Origin Of "ok"?

You're welcome.

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