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OP I've been writing and editing automotive text for years and have always wondered where the word "zerk" (as in grease fitting) originated? Does anyone know?
Perhaps it's named for its inventor?
The automotive word world is full of this sort of thing.
Frank
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted Zerk Frank Barrett 01/16/08 11:01 PM Re: Zerk tsuwm 01/16/08 11:13 PM Re: Zerk zmjezhd 01/16/08 11:41 PM Re: Zerk Jackie 01/17/08 02:28 PM Re: Zerk BranShea 01/17/08 02:50 PM
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