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From: fmoore@skvax1.csc.ti.com (Freeman Moore [214]995-1901)
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Subject: What is the origin of `pragma'
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Date: 29 Jun 89 12:38:56 GMT
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I know all about pragmas and such, but a simple question...

   Why was the word `pragma' selected?

Any ideas or pointers to references would be appreciated.

Freeman Moore
Texas Instruments
fmoore@skvax1.csc.ti.com