Hi
net result, net income, etc
Does net with this belong to the same ‘word family’ as netto (= ‘dry’ weight) ? My dictionary also gives the form nett.
(And I suppose that it’s a bit older than sport games with a ball and a net/basket…)
Tamara
Hi
net result, net income, etc
Does net with this belong to the same ‘word family’ as netto (= ‘dry’ weight) ? My dictionary also gives the form nett.
(And I suppose that it’s a bit older than sport games with a ball and a net/basket…)
Tamara
Hi Tamara,
The answer to my mind is yes. Nett is just an alternative spelling. The word apparently has links with ‘neat’ conveying the idea of something minus all deductions. It almost gives the suggestion of ‘pure’.
Alan
Hi Alan
with ne[size=84]a[/size]t? :shock:
I myself would never suppose the link…
But - yes! - I’ve heard ‘neat wisky’
Thanks.