- Feb 8, 2007
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The term "public school" used to confuse me before I went to one. I thought the schools I went to were public schools i.e. used by the public. It was only after I went that I learned why they're called that.I like it that you're explaining British terms for our North American members. When I first emigrated from Hong Kong to Canada, I used to reply to people asking what sport I play spontaneously saying football and hockey and people were laughing like hell as I stand only 5 foot 3.