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In response to "This part of the story troubles me..." by Dr.Vermin

I thoguht "wailed" but according to Webster's you are correct -- (link)

Posted by Roger More (aka rogermore) Apr 6 '11, 11:43

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whale (www.merriam-webster.com)

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who knew? i would have thought 'wale' before 'whale': (more) - Andie Apr 6, 11:46 1
- I would like that to become the preferred spelling. Actual wailing whales probably don't appreciate the homonyms. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Apr 6, 11:48
OED agrees with SD. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 11:45 1
- I mean, OED agrees with MW. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 11:45
According to Urban, he is not. -- (link) - Spawn Apr 6, 11:44 7
- Urban dictionary says Urban is wrong -- (link) - oblique Apr 6, 11:46 2
  - Oh slang, you're so damn slangy. Fo Shizzle. -- nm - Amy Apr 6, 11:50
  - urban dictionary isn't carefully vetted. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 11:47
- "whaled on" has more google hits! -- nm - Roger More Apr 6, 11:46
- According to Urban, I am. -- (link) - Dr.Vermin Apr 6, 11:46 2
  - Your Urban sucks! -- nm - Spawn Apr 6, 11:46 1
    - Urban dictionary is great for popular definitions. Not so great for correct spelling. -- nm - mara Apr 6, 11:47

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