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Posted By: orangetree Keystone - 03/15/07 01:51 AM
Does anyone have any idea of the origin, or earliest use, of the term "keystone" to indicate a retail price that is determined by doubling the wholesale price?
Posted By: dalehileman Re: Keystone - 03/15/07 03:05 PM
Hi Orange, welcome
You might try Googling as follows:
keystone words origins double price
You will get a quarter of a million Ghits bt I'll bet you'll find help within the first couple of pages
Posted By: Faldage Re: Keystone - 03/16/07 12:58 AM
Or either you could go to wordorigins and ask there. They're good at this sort of question.
Posted By: dalehileman Re: Keystone - 03/29/07 04:23 PM
Good idea. You might also try:

http://wordcraft.infopop.cc/6/ubb.x?cdra=Y&s=441607094

http://www.wordwizard.com/
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