Re: name of List.nub function

On Fri, 24 May 2002, Tom Schrijvers wrote:

The first result for nub in dictionary.com gives: nub Pronunciation Key (nb) n.

1. A protuberance or knob. 2. A small lump. 3. The essence; the core: the nub of a story

I think essence is the right meaning, removing all duplicates. Cheers, -- Tom

Yes, that was the reason for the name. John