[net.nlang] 'pommies'

afo@pucc-h (sefton) (06/20/84)

I had always thought that the term 'pommies' was derived from P.O.M.,
Prisoner Of his (her?) Majesty.

Laurie
pucc-k:afo

djm@nmtvax.UUCP (06/22/84)

I believe the abbreviation is P.O.M.E.  This translates to
Prisoner Of Mother England.  So much for the (assumed) facts.
I understand it to refer to the prisoners sent to Australia
way back when, but can't vouch for it.
	Rube Goldberg II
	(djm@nmtvax)