A long time ago (Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:48:19 GMT, really), in a pub far, far away, "william strutts" <wrstrutts1@home.com> slammed a pint glass on the table and said : >Websters states that it is a noun. > >Loan noun., The act of lending > >-- shite though webster's may be, this is actually 100% correct -- www.friendsreunited.co.uk everyone from the UK visit that site, pass it on!