Clash of the spellings: Armor vs. Armour

Knowing the difference between these two words can make you a stronger writer – at least in the grammar arena. Armor is a protective covering worn by knights and other warriors. It also can refer to tanks in modern warfare. This is the preferred spelling in American English. Armour means exactly the same things but is standard in British English. The split in spellings between the two sides of the Atlantic dates to the 1800s. One easy way to remember which spelling is which is that in the United Kingdom – which begins with a U – a u appears in the word. Professional Book Editor: Having your novel, short story or nonfiction manuscript proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. I can provide that second eye. // <A HREF=“http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_cw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fkiersfam-20%2F8010%2F106865e2-a4a3-45dc-80f0-afd69d56aaf0&Operation=NoScript”>Amazon.com Widgets</A> Related articles Make tables readable in your self-published book Writing Inspiration: Seek another's advice Five Great Quotations about the Writing Process

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