The etymology for O.K. in the Collins English Dictionary (Australian Edition) supposes as follows:
[C19: perhaps from o(ll) k(orrect), jocular alteration of all correct] Hope that helps. Cheers, Michael Granat Write Ideas www.writeideas.com.au http://www.alliance.org.au/freelancers/journalists/write_ideas/details/ mailto:writeideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 20 Years of Write Ideas!
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