Bob B wrote: queries
Oh... my... God.
He got it right!
BIG HUGS FOR BOB!
Seeing as we're on the topic... dictionary.com is an american dictionary but it often has the English equivalent listed as well (if one applies).
For example:
"color" is the American way of spelling "colour", which is how you or I would spell it.
color–noun
1. the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue.
2. the natural appearance of the skin, esp. of the face; complexion: She has a lovely color.
skip a few...
20. Heraldry. a tincture other than a fur or metal, usually including gules, azure, vert, sable, and purpure.
And beneath all the other stuff we see....
"Also, especially British,
colour. "
P.S. Bacon - nice try mate.... the name of something has nothing to do with spelling. It's a name. How many American children do you think there are called Shawn ?
Pardon me, but I think you'll find that's a shovel. See you next Tuesday!