input record sepArator (equivalent of "$|" of perl)

[John Machin]

Steven Bethard wrote:
> John Machin wrote:
> > Nick Coghlan wrote:
> > [snip]
> >
> >>delimeter.
> >
> > Hey, Terry, another varmint over here!
>
> No, no.  He's talking about a deli-meter.  It's the metric standard
for
> measuring subs and sandwiches. ;)
>

Nobody mention the wurst! I did once, but I think I got away with it.

Subtle distinction: A metER is a measuring device. A MetRE is a unit of
distance.